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July 10, 2019

Bates College concerts, Women of Achievement awards topics for readers

DEAR SUN SPOTS: At the end of last summer I was able to catch two concerts on the Bates College grounds near the chapel. Would you be able to find out if they will have these concerts again this year? I would like to know the following: which evening, what time, and where they will […]
Published
July 8, 2019

Turner Museum Seeks Old Photos

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m asking readers for help in finding photos of old schoolhouses in Turner, Maine. Maybe your parents or older relatives have photographs tucked away in scrapbooks or photo albums. At the turn of the 20th century, Turner had 20 schools at nearly every intersection. School photos needed are of the Woods School, […]
Published
July 8, 2019

Missing Kim Block; a recipe for bran muffins

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have been watching the evening CBS 13 News for many years, going back to before Kim Block came to the news desk. Kim has been a long time favorite of mine and, I’m quite certain, of many other viewers. Early in February, after wondering why Kim had been missing from the […]
Published
July 7, 2019

Questions for Readers!

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m curious about who occupies the two buildings between Gee & Bee Sports at 190 Mt. Auburn Avenue and BJ’s. Years ago, Smart Start and Annie Woodbury School were in these buildings. I see many cars around but not a lot of people. Can you satisfy my curiosity? — No name, Auburn […]
Published
July 3, 2019

Alzheimer’s Benefit Thank You

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On The Longest Day,, June 21, Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge held two bridge games to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association in conjunction with the American Contract Bridge League. These games were conducted all over the United States, Canada and Mexico. Our bridge club solicited sponsors and brought in over $14,000 again this year […]
Published
July 3, 2019

Making It with Moxie

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Moxie Festival Team wants to remind everyone in Sun Spots Land that it’s not too late to enter the Moxie Recipe Contest to be held on the evening of July 12 at the Lisbon High School cafeteria. We all know that Moxie is not only “wicked good” but is the perfect cooking […]
Published
July 1, 2019

Singers and musicians needed for Bill of Rights concert

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We need local singers and musicians to take part in the Maine premiere of The Bill of Rights: Ten Amendments in Eight Motets. The glorious concert will take place in Auburn on Sept. 22. Rehearsals are getting underway for the chorus, and soprano, alto, tenor and bass singers are welcome to join […]
Published
June 30, 2019

Readers seek contact info, frosting recipe

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have been unable to locate the phone number of Honor Flight Maine that you gave some time ago. Can you repeat it for me? Thanks. — William, West Paris ANSWER: The contact information for Honor Flight Maine is P.O. Box 1770, Portland, ME 04104-1770; (207) 370-7210; MaineHonorFlight@gmail.com. DEAR SUN SPOTS: We […]
Published
June 26, 2019

Lost FitBit and TV antenna troubles prompt readers requests for help

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I lost my FitBit watch on June 18, possibly near Tire Warehouse. If found, please call me at 212-4113. — Fred, no town DEAR SUN SPOTS: Clover Health Care is hosting its Early Bird Harvest Craft Fair on Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We’re currently looking for crafters. Table […]
Published
June 26, 2019

Museum L-A plans Family Play Day; senior citizens needs leaf pickup

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Museum L-A is reaching out to families with young kids as well as others who care for children, whether they be grandparents or other child caregivers. We want to get the word out that the museum is holding an outdoor Family Play Day at the site of our future home in the […]

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