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August 26, 2019

Scrapbooking, yard sales and Christmas Fair coming up

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You recently wrote about a fundraising scrapbooking event for John Murphy Homes. I cannot attend, but would love to donate supplies they can sell at the event to raise more money. Is there a person organizing the event who I can contact? — Cathy, Lewiston ANSWER: Yes! I have reached out to […]
Published
August 25, 2019

Opportunities for those seeking to volunteer

DEAR SUN SPOTS: So much of the volunteer work I hear about involves sitting behind a desk, and too often it does not sound like you would be interacting with staff members and fellow volunteers. Is there something to do that is more active and fun? I want to give back to the community because […]
Published
August 21, 2019

Shopper who found hearing aid in store hopes to find the owner

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found an over-the-ear hearing aid Friday, Aug. 16, in the ladies’ dressing room at Kohl’s in Auburn and want to get word to the owner. Knowing that they cost a lot, I turned it over to a store employee who said she would take it to customer service. If anyone is […]
Published
August 21, 2019

ELHS Class of 1957 seeks classmates for reunion Saturday in Auburn

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Edward Little High School Class of 1957 will hold a reunion Saturday, Aug. 24, from noon to 4 p.m. at Gipper’s Bar and Grill, 120 Center St. in Auburn. We haven’t been able to find the following classmates: Roger Brackett, Arlene Fifield Stephenson, Constance Houle Nolan, John Gerrish, Merton Knightly, Richard […]
Published
August 19, 2019

Readers have scrapbooking fundraiser, garage sale leftovers and used trophies

DEAR SUN SPOTS: John F. Murphy Homes will hold a Rene Saindon memorial fund scrapbooking event from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, Holy Cross Church in Lewiston. All proceeds will go toward the Activity Fund at John F. Murphy Homes at the Sargent Avenue house, per Rene’s request. Six-foot spaces are available. […]
Published
August 19, 2019

Seeking ceramic Christmas tree, lupine scent

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m wondering if you might know where I can purchase a 24-inch ceramic Christmas tree (green or white) with multi-colored lights. Thanks for any help you can give me. Please contact me at 364-2880. — Peg, Mexico ANSWER: These holiday icons of a certain era seem to be making a come-back! I […]
Published
August 18, 2019

Dream Team plans yard sale, farmers’ market

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Dream Team, a group of Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice staff, volunteers and friends, is sponsoring a yard sale, bake sale and farmers’ market Saturday, Sept. 14, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of Androscoggin’s Lewiston Hospice office at 15 Strawberry Ave. The rain date is Sept. […]
Published
August 14, 2019

LHS Class of ’79 plans 40-year reunion in September

The Lewiston High School Class of 1979 will hold its 40-year reunion from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Martindale Country Club in Auburn. The cost is $40 per person or $75 per couple. Please RSVP by mailing a check made out to Bob Levesque or to LHS Class of ’79, 14 […]
Published
August 14, 2019

Lewiston Police Academy offering 10-week class to qualified applicants

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy will be held Thursday, Sept. 12, to Thursday, Nov. 21 (no class on Oct. 31). Six of the classes in this 10-week program will meet each Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Police Department with the remainder of the classes held off-site. Participants […]
Published
August 12, 2019

Feral feline shelter and Rangeley museum seek supporters

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have been watching for an announcement of an annual yard sale to benefit Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends. I have things I would like to donate and need to know where to drop off items. Do you have any information? — Melanie, no town ANSWER: Of course, I do! This information is […]

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