DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m hoping to visit Greece sometime soon and would like to learn the basics of the Greek language before going. I was wondering if any Sun Spots readers has a Greek grammar book and other resources that they would share with me to help me with my endeavor. Please contact me at […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: There are big happenings Saturday, Nov. 23, in the Norway-Paris area. Grab a friend and a bag or two and head our way. Most events are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Start in Norway at 212 Main St. at the American Legion Craft and Vendor Fair then walk across the street […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: What should you get mémère and pépère for Christmas? Think about genealogy. What about a direct line back to your immigrant ancestors from France? Maine Franco-American Genealogical Society researchers using MFGS resources will attempt to identify one individual line of ancestors with dates and places of marriage for up to 13 generations […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Readfield United Methodist Church at 1564 Main St. in Kents Hill is having a free Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All are welcome. On Saturday, Dec. 7, we will have a Christmas Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with wreaths, gift baskets, a cookie […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is having its annual November pastry sale titled, Let Us Do Your Holiday Baking! Go to https://www.lagreekpastry.org/ to view and order both sweet and savory choices. The order deadline is Monday, Nov. 18, and pickup is at the church on 155 Hogan Road in Lewiston on Saturday, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lisbon United Methodist Church at 14 School St. in Lisbon Falls will holding its Annual Holiday Fair and Silent Auction on Friday, Nov. 8, from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Crafts, baked goods, “recycled” Christmas decorations, plants, books and puzzles will be available for […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Excelsior Grange in Poland will hold its annual vaccination clinic for cats and dogs Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon. Veterinarian Don McClain will provide this service. Participants will be able to choose up to two vaccinations per animal: Rabies $10, distemper $15 and microchips $35. Dogs only may receive […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Sixth Street Congregational Church at 109 Sixth St. in Auburn will hold a Holiday Fair on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Crafters can rent tables for $10 each. For more information, please contact Beth at 782-4413 or Cynthia at 740-2741. — Elizabeth, Auburn ANSWER: Here’s to a great […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Once again the Sparkling Angelic Divas of Brunswick and Red Hat Chapters around New England will host the 18th Salvation Army Annual Toy Drive at the Auburn Mall center court by the giving tree on Friday, Nov. 22, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Please bring unwrapped gifts for children of all […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: As Thanksgiving approaches, will your holiday meal include something different? Perhaps you’re planning on changing up your menu to bring new tastes to the table? Or maybe you add a unique twist on a traditional dish every year. Or perhaps your “tradition” on Thanksgiving has always been untraditional. Whether you want to […]