DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the recent inquiry about using draft horses for logging, the short answer is yes, draft horses can be used for jobs such as hauling out downed logs. However, if the logs are truly inaccessible by mechanical means, which often utilizes a winch, they are probably inaccessible for horses as well. There are many […]
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Library and church fundraisers planned this fall; card game day for seniors
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Gardner Roberts Memorial Library in Hanover will hold its 14th annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be fun for all, including a yard sale, bake sale, plant sale, raffle baskets, food booth, book sale, live music, craft sale and a table of […]
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Yard sale shopper leaves glass lamp shade behind
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A gentleman bought a lamp at my yard sale at 19 School St. in Lewiston the weekend of Sept. 16. I have the glass piece that goes over the light bulb and I hope he reads this and comes back to get it. My email is csirois@yahoo.com. –Carol, Lewiston ANSWER: I hope […]
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Community support makes holiday season special for Bolster Heights residents
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The coming months are filled with family, joy and excitement as we head into the Giving Season. The atmosphere at Bolster Heights is no different. We always receive generous support from the community and families to ensure that our residents have a wonderful holiday, so we trust in the kindness and generosity […]
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Benefit supper, craft fair and sales planned by school, churches this fall
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Jay Baptist Church, at 29 Smith St., in Jay, will serve a free public supper Saturday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The menu will include baked beans, hot dogs, chili, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, rolls, desserts and beverages. — Kay, Jay ANSWER: A baked bean supper is a Maine tradition. I hope […]
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Greater Androscoggin Humane Society to present Golden Paw Humane Awards
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 […]
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Woman’s Literary Union holding yard sale at Foss Mansion in Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union will have a Fantastic Huge Yard Sale on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St., in Auburn. The proceeds will support mansion restoration and scholarship funds. Available items include furniture, electronics, an Xbox 360, video games, tools, jewelry, toys, fabric […]
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Coats for Kids spaghetti supper takes place Sept. 16
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Annual Harvest Baked Bean Supper, featuring red flannel hash, will be held at the West Bowdoin Baptist Church at 54 West Road in Bowdoin on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 4:30-6 p.m. Donations are $12 for adults, $6 for children under 12, and preschoolers eat free. The supper is sponsored by the […]
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Finally, the mystery of the recent crossword puzzle clues is solved
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For all those with concerns about the crossword puzzles, I heard from the syndicate where the puzzles come from this past Friday. They’ve run through all the wacky crossword puzzles and everything should now be back on track. We were not the only ones forwarding complaints! — Judy, Sun Journal executive editor […]
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Call to grandparents raising grandchildren to share their experiences
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re hoping to do a story in an upcoming Sunday edition about grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. We’re in awe of these folks who have taken on this responsibility. No matter what the circumstances of your situation and whether you’ve been your grandchild’s primary caregiver for years or you’re new at […]