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 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Andwell Hospice Program is looking for volunteers to sing in our choir. We bring music to elders in the Lewiston-Auburn area who live in nursing facilities. The choir gets together Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. at various facilities where we engage the residents with singing and using simple musical instruments. If you’re […]