DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please join us for our fall bean supper and more, at the Minot United Methodist Church, 142 Minot Ave., Minot, on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 5-7 p.m. The dinner is free and donations are accepted. — Joan, Minot ANSWER: I hope you have a big crowd attending and that folks will feel […]
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Leeds Community Church thrift store supports local families | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want readers to know about a local treasure located at 160 Church Hill Road in Leeds (yellow Grange building next to Russell Medical Center). This thrift store is organized and well-stocked with lots of clothing for all ages and sizes, household goods, sewing and craft materials, toys and holiday decorations. There […]
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Lisbon food pantry holding food drive Friday, Saturday | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lisbon Area Christian Outreach Food Pantry (LACO) in Lisbon Falls is holding a food drive, bake sale and bottle drive at Food City on Route 196 on Friday, Oct. 3, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 4, from 8 a.m. to about 3 to 4 p.m. Since we […]
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Kaydenz Kitchen needs volunteers, kitchen donations | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This came across my Facebook page today and I know you are a support of Kaydenz Kitchen, as are many Sun Spots readers. I wanted to share this so others who aren’t on social media can read it. I’m really happy for these folks who have worked so hard to make L-A […]
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Blood drive to be hosted by Knights of Columbus in Lewiston | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Knights of Columbus Council 10019 will be sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Holy Family Church Parish Hall at 607 Sabattus St. in Lewiston on Monday, Oct. 20, from 12:30-5 p.m. To make an appointment, please call 1-800-733-2767 or go to https://www.redcrossblood.org/ and enter sponsor code LewistonME — Ray, Lewiston […]
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Crafters wanted for Farwell School Pumpkin Festival | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re looking for crafters and vendors for Farwell School’s 55th Annual Pumpkin Festival to be held in Lewiston on Sunday, Oct. 19. If you are interested in participating, please contact us at [email protected] for an application or inquiries. — Amanda, no town ANSWER: It’s time to send out reminders about this upcoming fundraiser. Fall […]
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Franco-Amercian Collection seeks St. Dom’s memorabilia | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are looking for St. Dom’s alums. At the Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine, we were saddened to learn that St. Dominic’s Academy was closing its high school. We are reaching out to the St. Dom’s alumni community asking you to help us preserve keepsakes and stories from St. […]
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Line dancing at the Franco Center in Lewiston | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Join us at the Franco Center for Wednesday morning line dancing lessons with Jake Hodgkin, our very own production and creative arts manager. Whether you’re brand new or have two-stepped before, all levels are welcome — no partner or experience needed! We get together most Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. at the Franco […]
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Bean suppers, craft fair on the way | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for someone in the Lewiston-Auburn area with a hydraulic slide shift flail mower to mow our road. Please contact me at [email protected]. — No name, no town ANSWER: I’ve seen these mowers but had no idea what they were called. So, I just learned something new! DEAR SUN SPOTS: There […]
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Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin seeks volunteers | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin has many adults waiting that need to improve their English so they can connect with jobs and manage day-to-day life. Volunteers are needed to serve as one-on-one tutors, as well as English Conversation Partners. Literacy Volunteers tutors and English conversation partners have helped hundreds of adults gain the skills they […]