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August 28, 2023

Reader wants to submit photos to Great Falls Balloon Festival competition

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I enjoyed the Great Falls Balloon Festival and would like to enter the photo contest. However when I click on the photo contest section of the website, it just has the rules and last year’s photos. Any help or a shared link would be appreciated. — Philip, Lewiston ANSWER: That is rather […]
Published
August 25, 2023

Widower requests meal ideas to offer guests at wife’s celebration of life

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a widower who is going to host my late wife’s family here in October so we can finally have a celebration of life and scatter her ashes. Her siblings and their spouses (12 people in all) will all be staying with me or near me in Airbnbs and hotels. The celebration […]
Published
August 24, 2023

ELHS Class of ’53 Reunion

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Hello to the classmates of Edward Little High School, Class of 1953. Our 70-year reunion is approaching so mark your calendars for Sept. 20. We will celebrate with a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at The Village Inn in Auburn. The price for the meal is $20 and choices are sirloin, chicken, shrimp or […]
Published
August 23, 2023

Referrals for elder care attorney requested from those with real-life experiences

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for an elder care attorney and since I’ve depended on advice and recommendations from Sun Spots readers for many years, I’d like some referrals from readers with real-life experiences with local attorneys. So readers, will you help me please and thank you? — Essie, Poland ANSWER: Sun Spotters, please write […]
Published
August 22, 2023

Grandmother left behind Important pieces of baby crib purchased at yard sale

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Saturday, Aug. 19, a grandmother bought a crib/bed on Amberley Way in Auburn. Unfortunately, two pieces were left behind. Please call 713-8445 to arrange retrieving those extra needed pieces. We’d really like to locate this grandmother. — Mary Ann, no town ANSWER: I hope she sees this and you two can […]
Published
August 18, 2023

West Sumner, North Waterford churches announce auction, bake sale, supper

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The West Sumner Universalist Church will hold its annual Ticket Auction and Bake Sale on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The drawing will be at 2 p.m. As in past years, there are lots of items available, including themed baskets and gift certificates. Baked goods and Rada cutlery […]
Published
August 17, 2023

Friends of New Gloucester Public Library holding fall book and bake sale

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Friends of the New Gloucester Public Library announce its Fall Book and Bake Sale on Sunday, Sept. 24, from noon to 3 p.m. at the New Gloucester Community Building, 381 Intervale Road. Members of the Friends are invited to a preview sale at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join the […]
Published
August 16, 2023

Readers in Greene and Bowdoin hoping their lost cash will be returned

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On July 22, I lost an envelope of cash. The last time I saw it was at Turner Center, but I made several stops coming back to Greene by way of Allen Pond Road. You can reach me at 946-5579 and please leave a message if I don’t answer. I have not […]
Published
August 15, 2023

ELHS Class of 1958 seeking classmates for reunion

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Edward Little High School Class of 1958 is planning its 65th-year reunion on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn. It will be held from noon until 4 p.m. We have had some invitations returned in the mail as “undeliverable” and are hoping that some readers might know […]
Published
August 11, 2023

Resources and support available for homeless transgender people

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a trans female friend who is having a difficult time and I don’t have any suggestions for her. She’s living in her car, having been thrown out of the house by her ex-wife and cannot find a job though she is willing to work. She also has legal issues she […]