DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for getting the word out about the Fall Craft Fair at the Woman’s Literary Union. All the tables will be filled with assorted vendors’ wares and we’ll be ready for shoppers on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in […]
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Hartford Heritage Society hosts Fall Craft Fair with vendors and foods
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Hartford Heritage Society is hosting its Fall Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Town Hall on Main Street, which is Route 140. There will be 18-plus vendors and lunches for sale. Start your Christmas shopping early; stop by to see what all the […]
Lack of lighting in Walmart parking lot a concern for reader
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For months now, there have been no working lights in the parking area near the most heavily used entrance to the Auburn Walmart. If they are trying to reduce light pollution, it’s not the best place to be doing that. It’s difficult enough for drivers to avoid hitting pedestrians and other vehicles, […]
A Christmas fair with popovers — YUM!
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The First Congregational Church of South Paris at 17 E. Main St. is holding its annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come join us for our fabulous popovers, browse our food and craft tables, have the little ones visit with Santa, and buy a chance […]
Harvest Party Set for Lisbon Falls, Paris Library Needs Knitted Winter Wear
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lisbon Falls Church of the Nazarene will host a Harvest Party at 5 p.m. Oct. 29. We will have food, games and a hayride. Everyone is invited and it is free of charge. It will be “spooktacular” fun. The church is at 184 Main St. in Lisbon Falls and the phone […]
Reader recycles an old out-of-tune piano into a digital instrument
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is in response to a letter in the Oct. 10 Sun Spots. Some years ago, my husband was gifted with his grandmother’s piano. As the years wore on, it could not be tuned, but was still a lovely piece of furniture. Not wanting to discard it, but being unable to use […]
Wales Church Fundraiser, Knitter Wants to Donate Hats and Mittens
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Wales Presbyterian Church Women’s Group is holding its This ‘n That Sale on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 668 Pond Road/Route 132 in Wales. We’ll have yard sale items, baked goods, a silent auction and raffle items, etc. For more information or to donate items (no clothing), […]
Oxford youngster collecting food for area pantries
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Liliana Tripp is in her third year of collecting nonperishables for area food pantries. We are collecting donations at 64 Rabbit Valley Road in Oxford from now until Nov. 20. Please help us supply food and Thanksgiving supplies to those in need. Thank you so much! — Laura, Oxford ANSWER: I’m completely […]
Piano in need of a good home
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a beautiful piano to give away. I am moving to a smaller apartment and will not have need for it. I can be contacted at wttssooi1@gmail.com—Thomas, no town ANSWER: This offer will surely make some Sun Spotter very happy. I would like to take this opportunity to remind readers that […]
Craft fairs offer homemade foods, knitted items, Cabbage Patch dolls
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Barker Mill Arms at 143 Mill St. in Auburn is having a Holiday Craft and Rummage Sale on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a cookie buffet, white elephant table and a door prize. Parking will be “assistant directed” to available reserved parking spaces. — No […]