DEAR SUN SPOTS: It’s that time again! At Applewald Farm at 525 Huntington Road in Litchfield, we are collecting formal wear, jewelry, and new makeup for the Rainbow Ball weekend for LGBTQIA youth in Maine, which is organized by OutMaine every spring. This is a meaningful weekend event that includes amazing classes, important connections and […]
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Educators offering scholarship to future teachers | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Delta Kappa Gamma, local Mu Chapter, an international society of retired and current women educators, is providing our Recruitment Grant, a $,1000 scholarship awarded to a high school senior enrolled in a school of higher education and planning to become a teacher. This year’s scholarship is available to a student from a school in the […]
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Danville Junction Grange hosts Open House | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Danville Junction Grange, 15 Grange St. in Auburn, cordially invites the public to its annual Open House on Sunday, April 19, from 1-4 p.m. There will be a 50/50 raffle, free refreshments and door prizes drawn every hour. In addition, there will be activities for the children, such as rock painting, Hot […]
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Oxford animal rescue nonprofit seeks donations | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I work with several dog rescues in the Maine. Miles to Freedom in Oxford is a nonprofit, no-kill animal rescue. In the last few weeks, Miles to Freedom Animal Rescue has been hit hard with several heartbreaking blows and devastating losses. The accounts are depleted for emergency surgeries, procedures and treatment for unforeseen illnesses. […]
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Native plant workshop at McLaughlin Garden | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Discover how to grow native plants from seed this spring. Join UMaine Cooperative Extension and McLaughlin Garden for a hands-on workshopat McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St. in South Paris on Tuesday, April 14, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. You’ll learn the essentials of successful native seed starting and sow your own seeds to take […]
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Poland Historical Society presents special collection | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Poland Historical Society will present “Images of East Poland: The Collection of Willard Stone” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at the schoolhouse, 1129 Maine St. The images include Bailey Brothers Store and Empire Station, among other places, and date from the early 1900s to the 1950s. Willard Stone (1923-2007) was born […]
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Reader encourages Sun Spotters to honor Earth Day
DEAR SUN SPOTS: With Earth Day happening on Wednesday, April 22, I’d like to hear about what Sun Spotters are doing that day (or on the surrounding weekends) for our beautiful, yet struggling, planet. Does anyone have creative ideas to share that can be used by a group? Or are you going it alone? My […]
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Fundraiser to benefit Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A reminder that Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends is holding a Spring Bake & Craft Sale fundraiser at Axis Natural Foods, 120 Center St., Suite 300, in Auburn on Friday, April 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Help us support them by taking part, either by baking (please, no cupcakes), crafting, or […]
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Sign-ups taken for community garden program | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Gather to Grow has begun Community Garden sign-ups. This is an opportunity for returning and new gardeners to sign up for a garden plot. New gardeners are encouraged to first fill out an interest form at https://tinyurl.com/48xpe6ph. There are three Auburn locations: 61 Webster St., 88 Newbury St., and 115 Whitney St. Priority […]
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Franklin Health launches Parkinson’s support group
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Franklin Health in Farmington has announced the launch of a new Parkinson’s Support Group, offering a welcoming space for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers to connect, share and support one another. Meetings will be held the second Monday of each month from 11 a.m. to noon at the Stanley […]