DEAR SUN SPOTS: It’s that time of year again to remind you of the upcoming “7 Mile Yard Sale” sponsored by the Heywood Club on Crockett Ridge in Norway. This event will be held on Saturday, June 14, from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. We are accepting donations at the clubhouse starting on May 25. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be a baked bean supper at Sixth Street Congregational Church at 109 Sixth St. in Auburn on Saturday, May 31, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The menu includes two kinds of beans, red and brown hot dogs, cole slaw, assorted casseroles, assorted desserts and beverages. The cost of the supper […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union will present a Children’s Tea at the Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St. in Auburn, on Saturday, May 17, with seatings at 9 and 11 a.m. The cost is $5 per child and $10 per adult. Dolls can attend at no charge. There will also be a child and […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My mom is turning 95 years young on May 30. My siblings and I are gathering birthday cards for a surprise “card shower” for her. I would be most grateful if you would publish my request so Sun Spots readers can send her a card. No money or gift, just a card. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Drop-in Center at 121 Mill St. in Auburn (formerly Pleasant St. Drop-in Center) needs volunteers and donations for its big Clothing Giveaway on Sunday, May 18, from noon to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend this giveaway put on by the Auburn Age Friendly Committee. Volunteers are needed Saturday, May […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Rumford Hospital Auxiliary will hold its Annual Spring Yard Sale on Saturday, May 17, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 209 Lincoln Ave. in Rumford. The Auxiliary has operated the sale since 1994. It has become a popular community fundraising event and brings together many River Valley residents who support […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: West Auburn Congregational Church at 811 West Auburn Road is hosting a Spring Harvest Supper on Saturday, May 17, from 4:30-6 p.m. The menu includes turkey, ham, potatoes, sweet potatoes, squash, carrots, corn, rolls, beverages and desserts. The cost of the meal is $13 for adults, $5 for children ages 4 to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In the column, “Looking Back,” in 50 Years Ago Today, regarding Roland Dube Jr. shooting a deputy sheriff and escaping, at that time, I was a Lewiston Police Detective working with Detective Lieutenant Norm Poulin. There had been an armed bank robbery on Main St. at Montello St. We worked on the […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Hartford Heritage Society is having its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the J & O Irish Museum on Main Street/Route 140 in Hartford. All perennials are $3 each. Larger plants and shrubs are $5 each. We will also have lots of raffle items in the […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Danville Junction Grange at 15 Grange St. in Auburn is sponsoring an Indoor/Outdoor Yard and Craft Sale on Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will have tables for rent to crafters or others who would like to turn their treasures into cash. Table rental is $20 and may […]