Karen Kreworuka

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Published
October 20, 2023

Female veterans to be honored at free luncheon in Rumford

DEAR SUN SPOTS: American Legion Post 24 at 184 Congress St. in Rumford will hold its 10th Annual Women Veterans Luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 18. We are so proud of this milestone event. It begins with registration at 9:30 a.m. There will be a morning of activities and lunch will be provided about 12:30 p.m. […]
Published
October 15, 2023

Silver Linings: Longtime music teacher writes ‘uplifting’ memoir

Edward Judd of Auburn taught for 46 years, including stints in Lewiston, Auburn and Lisbon.
Published
October 15, 2023

Longtime music teacher writes ‘uplifting’ memoir

Silver Linings: Edward Judd of Auburn taught for 46 years, including stints in Lewiston, Auburn and Lisbon.
Published
September 24, 2023

Acorn flour pancake recipe

Ingredients: 1 cup cold-leached acorn flour 1 cup fresh-ground spelt or buckwheat flour 1 heaped tablespoon of baking powder Teaspoon of salt 3 eggs Directions: Mix the ingredients together. Cook in a lightly greased pan on low-medium heat. Enjoy. Source: Arthur Haines
Published
September 24, 2023

Maine foraging sources: tours, walks, classes and groups

The list below has been curated to include only those groups and foragers that schedule regular events and are currently active. 1. Arthur Haines Haines is skilled in various fields. He is an author, a public speaker, a recreational guide, and a forager himself. He offers foraging classes, wildcrafting herbal medicine, and classes on primitive […]
Published
September 24, 2023

How to find a feast in fields and forests

Wild rice, fiddleheads, acorns, berries, sunchoke and groundnuts are just some of the many edibles — when prepared properly — available in Maine to anyone willing to look for them. And advocates say the benefits go beyond good health and your pocketbook.
Published
September 19, 2023

Auburn Little League field to be completed next year

DEAR SUN SPOTS: What happened to the new Auburn Little League field on Stevens Mill Road? It was supposed to have been completed sometime this year. There seems to be absolutely no progress being made recently, and I have also noticed the sign saying “Future home of the new Suburban Little League” is no longer […]
Published
September 18, 2023

Sun Spots: Auburn woman downsizing, wants to donate house plants

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am getting ready to move to a smaller home. I have seen in Sun Spots before that there are organizations that have plant sales in the spring, but I do not remember who they are. I have three house plants that I will not have room for in my new home. […]
Published
September 17, 2023

Are you prepared? Lifelong Lewiston leader advocates for end-of-life planning

Rachel Desgrosseilliers, who is helping take care of two elderly individuals, said that if planning is ignored, ‘the stress and strife it places on family or the ones left is horrendous.’
Published
September 17, 2023

Some senior planning considerations … before you’re a senior

Elders face many challenges, including a broken health care system, according to health care professional Rachel Desgrosseilliers, who compiled this list of things to keep in mind when it comes to planning for one’s senior years: • The high cost of long-term care, which runs from $8,000 to $12,000 a month, depending on needs. • […]

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