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July 13, 2023

Androscoggin Historical Society hosts craft sale at West Auburn schoolhouse

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Historical Society will hold a Craft Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at the West Auburn Schoolhouse at 740 West Auburn Road. Crafters of all types are welcome to rent one of the remaining tables for $25. Please contact me at 782-5467 to make arrangements. — […]
Published
July 12, 2023

Antique Auto Show in Hartford offering prizes to top 3 entrants

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Hartford Heritage Society is hosting an Antique Auto Show from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at the East Sumner Congregational Church, Route 219, in Sumner. There are no entry fees and a small prize will be given to the first-, second- and third-place vehicles. Finger rolls and hot dogs […]
Published
July 11, 2023

United States Postal Service customers being targeted in scam to get money

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to give everyone a heads up. For those of you who do a lot of online shopping and receive packages regularly, there’s a phishing scam out there that really looks like the United State Postal Service website saying they need to verify your address then they’re going to redeliver your […]
Published
July 10, 2023

Keeping tools sharp and reuniting classmates

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there anyone in the Lewiston-Auburn area who sharpens hedge trimmers and loppers?—Mona, no town ANSWER: I am glad you asked this question. It reminded me that I need to drop off a few things to be sharpened. Mathieu Saw & Tool at 7 Enterprise St. in Lewiston can help you out […]
Published
July 7, 2023

Bean supper, outdoor concert, book and yard sales lined up for region

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The North Waterford Congregational Church at 15 Irving Green Road will hold a baked bean supper featuring strawberry shortcake for dessert Tuesday from 5-6:30 p.m. The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12. Contact me at 583-2822 for more information. — Milly, North Waterford ANSWER: That seasonal dessert […]
Published
July 5, 2023

Call a pro to handle troublesome wasps

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are always so helpful and have a solution to just about everything. I have a lot of wasps on my living room window screen and kill them because they are annoying. How do they get onto the screen and what attracts them? How do you get rid of them? Also, what […]
Published
June 20, 2023

Lewiston High School Class of ’58 seeks classmates for reunion next month

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston High School Class of 1958 will celebrate our 65-year reunion Sunday, July 23, from 1-4 p.m. at Davinci’s Restaurant in Lewiston. The cost is $30 per person. This is a reminder to those who haven’t responded yet to please let us know if you are planning to attend. The committee […]
Published
June 19, 2023

Franco Center seeks volunteers for summer, fall and winter programs

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Franco Center has a wonderful group of volunteers, but we’re in need of more to help with upcoming events. On July 14 and 15, the Franco Center will hold an Open House with free admission, tours and activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We need greeters to guide people through […]
Published
June 16, 2023

Hartford Heritage Center Needs Donations for Fundraiser

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Hartford Heritage Society is holding an indoor yard sale July 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hartford Town Hall. Please contact one of our members if you have items to donate. All proceeds will go toward the upkeep and restoration of the J & O Irish Museum on […]
Published
June 14, 2023

Bowdoin church hosting baked bean supper with strawberry shortcake

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The annual Strawberry Festival and Baked Bean Supper at West Bowdoin Baptist Church will be held Saturday, June 24, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the church at 54 West Road in Bowdoin. The dinner, featuring strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream, is sponsored by the church’s Mission Circle. Donations of $12 […]