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August 10, 2023

There were some cross words for recent newspaper puzzles

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I just read your column this morning (Aug. 7) and wanted to let you know that yes, the daily crossword was totally changed. I’m sure you’ll get many letters and/or emails agreeing with the letter writer in today’s column. If the editors haven’t noticed the change, then I would say they don’t […]
Published
August 9, 2023

Humane society hosting Golden Paw awards to support needy pets

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society will host its first Golden Paw Humane Awards on Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Royal Oak Room on Bates Street in Lewiston. There will be a social hour with a silent auction and photo booth from 5-6 p.m. followed by an Italian dinner buffet by Grazi to […]
Published
August 8, 2023

Norway church hosting first Makers Fair to update sound system

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Second Congregational Church, UCC, in Norway is excited about our first Makers Fair on Saturday, Aug. 26. Our goal is to create an annual event on the fourth Saturday of August. The fair will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the church parking at Paris and Main streets. […]
Published
August 7, 2023

Organization seeks military veterans for special outreach

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice Volunteer Department is expanding the number of volunteers for our Veteran to Veteran Pinning Service that we provide to our patients who have served our country. The qualifications for this volunteer position are that the individual must be a veteran, must be willing to travel, is reliable, […]
Published
August 4, 2023

Tub of ice water helps keep reader sleep during extreme heat, humidity

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the recent heat, decades ago I lived on the top floor of a sixth-floor walk-up in NYC. That summer of 1972 was a scorcher and I had no air conditioning (and no fan, as I remember). Acting on instinct, I took a small plastic tub, filled it about halfway with cold […]
Published
August 3, 2023

Edward Little High School Class of 1956 holding mini reunion Aug. 9

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re asking for your help one more time. The Edward Little High School Class of 1956 is having its mini reunion at Taber’s on Aug. 9 at 1 p.m. Rain date is Aug. 10. Thank you, Sun Spots, for helping us reach some of our classmates that we are unable to. — […]
Published
August 2, 2023

Mechanic Falls Community Day starts with dessert social and music

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Mechanic Falls Community Day will begin Friday in Veterans Park on Elm Street from 6:30-7:30 p.m. with a dessert social and music by Leah Hersom. The pancake breakfast is from 8-10 a.m. Saturday at Veterans Park. The Anglican Church Yard Sale begins at 9 a.m. at the church at 64 Elm […]
Published
August 1, 2023

J & O Irish Museum Looking for Antiques to Exhibit

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The J & O Irish Museum in Hartford is looking for antique dolls, stuffed animals and children’s games for the museum. We have been given a donation of an antique highchair, doll’s cradle, and a child’s wooden wheel barrow. It would be nice to have items to exhibit in them. The J […]
Published
July 31, 2023

Sun Spots: August yard sales to help area churches

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The First Universalist Church is planning an inside yard sale Saturday, Aug. 12, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Route 117, Turner Center Road, across from the gazebo, in Turner. All proceeds go toward church upkeep. — Elvera, Turner ANSWER: This is such a beautiful spot in our readership area. I […]
Published
July 28, 2023

Poland town clerk to be honored with Grange Community Service Award

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Excelsior Grange #5 will honor Town Clerk Judy Akers with the Grange Community Service Award for 49 years of service to the town of Poland on Saturday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. A light meal will be provided. We hope for a big turnout of townspeople to show their appreciation to Judy. […]