DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please allow the Stephens High School Class of 1955 (Rumford) to thank a young man who paid for all our luncheon bill at Ellis’ Variety Restaurant in Dixfield on June 11. There were 10 of us there so it was over $100. We have no idea who performed this wonderful gesture. As […]
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Annual Sunset Concert Series on the way in Poland
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Poland Spring Preservation Society is pleased to present the lineup for its annual Sunset Concert Series at the Poland Spring Resort at 640 Maine St. The Sunset Concert Series begins on Monday, July 7, and is held every Monday thereafter, concluding on Aug. 25. The concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission […]
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Drop-in Center seeking more Saturday volunteers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: As the number of folks coming to The Drop-in Center at 121 Mill St. in Auburn increases and new people grace us with their presence, we have a need for more Saturday volunteers. If you’re interested in joining us in this work, please message me or contact Kitsie at [email protected]. At the […]
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West Bowdoin Baptist Church holding Strawberry Festival and bean supper
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Mission Circle of the West Bowdoin Baptist Church at 54 West Road. is holding a Strawberry Festival including a baked bean supper featuring strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream on Saturday, June 21, from 4:30-6 p.m. Donations are $12 for adults and $6 for children 12 and younger. Children of preschool […]
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Auburn Community Concert Band to perform Wednesdays starting June 18
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Auburn Community Concert Band will kick off its 44th annual summer series of outdoor concerts Wednesday, June 18, at Festival Plaza on Main Street in downtown Auburn. Free 75-minute concerts are planned every Wednesday evening through Aug. 20, weather permitting. Each week, starting at 7 p.m., the band will perform a […]
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Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends needs help with the kitties
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends is reaching out to ask for help with donations to purchase food and supplies. Every kitty and I would greatly appreciate any kindness. We use special food and purchase our own. Please donate using PayPal at https://www.tommysferalfelinefriends.com/ . Gift cards are great too. You can also mail a […]
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Knights of Columbus sponsoring blood drive at Lisbon Falls parish hall
Donors will be welcomed from 1-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24.
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Poland Historical Society offers two presentations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Poland Historical Society will host a presentation at the schoolhouse located at 1231 Maine St. in Poland on Wednesday, June 11, at 6:30 p.m. Jim “Mac” McKinley will speak on the history of the East Poland Post Office. There have been at least seven post offices throughout the history of the […]
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Area nonprofits benefit from donations of all kinds to help community
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Where can I drop off donations to the Kaydenz Kitchen Thrift Store you featured? I have a lot of great things to donate that are left over from the garage sale at Hebron Academy. I love Sun Spots. Thank you! — Ainslie, no town ANSWER: As stated in the May 23 Sun […]
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Sun Spotters come through to celebrate Maxine’s 95th birthday
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A few months ago I wrote to you soliciting your help to make my mom’s 95th birthday a very special one by being part of a card shower for Maxine in Ohio. I am happy to report that with your help, my mom’s card shower was a smashing success. She received over […]