DEAR SUN SPOTS: Last fall my husband and I purchased a 2003 Thomas Freightliner school bus with plans to renovate it into a tiny house for our family. We very much want to get off assistance and are on a budget. My husband is graduating from Central Maine Community College and we are attempting to […]
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Turner lodge sponsoring fundraiser for Ukrainian refugees, war victims
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Turner Nezinscot Masonic Lodge will sponsor a ham dinner to benefit Ukrainian refugees and victims of war Saturday, April 30, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Donations per plate are requested and all proceeds will be donated to Ukraine relief. If people wish to donate but cannot attend the event, checks can be […]
Energy choices on supply and equipment require checking sources
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I got a postcard in the mail from Smart Energy for a $100 gift card. Is this legit or is it a scam? — No name, Buckfield ANSWER: This is legitimate. You can choose 100% renewable energy. Find more information here: https://smartenergy.com/. Be sure to read everything before you sign up and […]
Class reunions making a comeback after years of COVID-19
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Livermore Falls High School Class of 1970 will have its long-delayed 50-year reunion titled Class of ’70 turns 70. The reunion will be held at the VFW Post 3335 at the corner of Jewell Street and Route 133 (Franklin Road) in Jay on June 25 from 4 to 9 p.m. A […]
ELHS Class of 1957 seeking classmates for 65-year reunion
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Edward Little High School Class of 1957 this year will celebrate 65 years since our graduation. We are having difficulties locating the following classmates: John and Beverly Haynes, Constance Mason Purington, Marilyn Lyman Michaud, Richard Pratt, Dara Butler Carberg, Edwin Grady, Ronald Pelletier, Sandra Nelson Martin, Nancy Hallowell Hudson, Wilfred Cameron, […]
Volunteers Needed for Earth Day Clean-up
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Auburn Conservation Commission (newly renamed the Conservation Working Group) will sponsor our second annual Earth Day Clean-up on Saturday, April 23, beginning at 10 a.m. We would love to get as many people as possible out helping to clean up their neighborhoods and our public spaces in Auburn. If you have […]
Scrabble event to raise money for Literacy Volunteers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Anderson Staples Post 112 of Oxford has scheduled a dance for teens ages 13 through 18 from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, April 15, at the post on 169 King St. Admission is $7 per teen. Food will be available. Call Tom at 807-8912 if you have any questions. — Howie, Oxford ANSWER: […]
Bag of quilting scraps are offered to nonprofit organization
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for a quilting group for a nonprofit organization. I wish to donate some quilting scraps to them. These scraps are from projects I have done and I don’t throw them away because I know someone can use them, and because that’s the way I am! I have a bag […]
Humane Society hosting fundraiser for Lewiston shelter May 1
The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is accepting registrations for people and their canine friends to walk in the Strutt your Mutt or run in the Dash for Dogs 5K on Sunday, May 1. Both events will take place at the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the timed run and walk (not timed) […]
Mouse-damaged blanket requires mending
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a beautiful, machine-knit, printed town of Harrison bicentennial throw that was a gift. Shortly after I received it, a wayward mouse got at it and caused some damage. I have most of the threads that were left after it was chewed away in three different places. Is there anyone out […]