DEAR SUN SPOTS: Wreaths Across America is delivering wreaths to the Veterans Memorial Park at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec 14. Volunteers are needed to place the wreaths on the memorials. If anyone can help, please come to the park at 9:30 a.m. Jerry Dewitt will be there to coordinate the effort. Please remember to dress […]
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Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends seeking support this winter
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In all of my 42-plus years of rescuing animals, I’ve encountered challenges, but this past year with the pandemic has often been scary because of not knowing if I will have sufficient funding to care for my animals. Like so many other wonderful organizations affected by this world crisis, Tommy’s Feral Feline […]
Nativity story in Auburn, prescription glasses found
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A live Nativity Story will be offered by the United Methodist Church of Auburn on Sunday, Dec. 20, from 4 to 5 p.m.in the parking lot of the church located at 439 Park Ave. in Auburn. This will be a safe opportunity to drive by to see and hear the Nativity story […]
Auburn care center requesting Christmas donations for its residents
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The 86 residents at Bolster Heights Residential Care Facility in Auburn have been very good this year! They need an extra special Christmas so we are asking for your help. Needed are socks for men and women, small flashlights, lotion, ChapStick, wheelchair and walker bags, toiletries, nail polish, body spray, face masks, […]
Readers express appreciation for delivery of food, returned car keys
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was surprised when I opened my porch door and there was a box full of goodies for Thanksgiving Day. I’d like to say thank you, but I don’t know to whom. Two young people also brought me firewood and all I know is the young lady’s name is Grace. I was […]
Drive-by spaghetti dinner in Poland; Christmas Fair in a Bag in Bethel
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Poland Football Boosters is having a drive-thru benefit Spaghetti Dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Excelsior Grange Hall at 446 Harris Hill Road in Poland. The cost is $8 per person or $25 for a family of four. Come on by and get a great spaghetti and meatball […]
Shopper grateful for stranger who paid for her purchase
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On the morning of Nov. 24, a very kind lady paid for my purchase at Blackie’s. I have never had anything given to me in my 81 years and the feeling I had is hard to describe. A thank you is not enough for what she did and I wish I could […]
Search is on for Pepperidge Farm cakes and salted pretzel cookies
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My daughter loves everything Pepperidge Farm makes, but we have been unable to find their layered yellow cake or their chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. We also cannot find their cookies with the chocolate on top and crunched-up pretzels and salt. We’ve had no luck so please help a girl out here. […]
Can tabs, aluminum plates bring cash for Ronald McDonald House
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have been saving can tabs and aluminum pie plates for Ronald McDonald House but have misplaced the name and number of the nice lady who picks these items up and delivers them to Portland. Could you please publish the information again? — Jeremy, no town ANSWER: Mary Ann (783-6651) is the […]
SeniorsPlus is a Resource for the Community
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am an older veteran looking for someone who can install two drop- ceiling LED light panels. The wiring is already in place. My phone number is 375-4715. — No name, Sabattus ANSWER: SeniorsPlus in Lewiston (795-4010, [email protected]) has a resource hotline you can call to help you find just the right […]