DEAR SUN SPOTS: Members of Mu Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma, cordially thank all educators, including all administrators and support staff, for their commitment to the young people with whom they work every day. In these changing times, every day they face new challenges which they must meet with expertise and thoughtful care. Mu Chapter members thank them, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston campus is an archive to preserve and promote the rich culture and heritage of Maine’s Franco-American population of today and yesterday. The collection is on-site at the Lewiston campus and online at https://usm.maine.edu/franco-american-collection/. To add to this legacy, we are looking for […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS:  The Maine Department of Conservation and Forestry will hold a webinar on Asian jumping worms June 17 and 18 from 1-4 p.m. To register, contact [email protected]. Gardening enthusiasts look forward to plant sales sponsored by local organizations. Having learned “the hard way,” I’d like to warn shoppers about an invasive worm that […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you know a person under age 18 with a huge heart for animals? Someone who goes above and beyond to help our furry, scaly, and feathered friends? The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society wants to hear their story! We’re on the lookout for the next Future Hero Award recipient, and we need […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be a Clothing Giveaway from noon t 3 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at 121 Mill St. in Auburn. Gently used clothing can be dropped off at the Auburn Senior Community Center (Pettingill Park) Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s OK to leave items outside the glass […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My family has two table top-size printing presses, along with trays of typeset from the late 1950s-early 1960s. We’re looking for names and addresses of specific collectors and hobbyists. Please call 357-1049. — Barbara, Roxbury ANSWER: You may want to put the word out to antique dealers, historical societies, drama clubs or […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The High Street Food Pantry at the Auburn United Methodist Church at 439 Park Ave. in Auburn has ongoing needs for the following items: peanut butter, toilet paper, pasta sauce, canned meats, baking items (mixes, sugar, flour, etc.), and soup. Thank you  for supporting this mission and helping local people meet their […]