AUBURN — The West Auburn Congregational Church will be hold its 8th annual fall fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Saturday, Oct. 6. The event will include local crafters, vendors, a church bake sale and a luncheon, which will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost for lunch is $6 for adults and $3 for […]
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Veterinary clinics add soothing touches to ease painful goodbyes
In December, Chelsea Lincoln’s pet rat, Juniper, developed an incurable tumor. Lincoln then faced every pet owner’s hardest realization. It was time to end Juniper’s struggle. When the euthanasia appointment time arrived: however, Lincoln didn’t agonize with her ailing pet in a crowded reception area. Instead, she, along with Juniper and her partner, Rand Ryherd, […]
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Aries: Treat others with respect
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Christina Milian, 37; Serena Williams, 37; Jim Caviezel, 50; Olivia Newton-John, 70. Happy Birthday: Speed up and get things done. This is a year of progress, but it’s up to you to make that happen. Don’t sit on the sidelines expecting someone else to take over. Build your future by […]
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Woman arrested after giving medicine to pets she rescued from Florence
As Hurricane Florence barreled toward the North Carolina coast, Tammie Hedges decided to open a warehouse she had been remodeling to house pets displaced by the storm. The animals came from the streets, where volunteers found them, and from owners who had to evacuate but couldn’t bring their pets with them, said Kathie Davidson, who […]
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Franklin County Animal Shelter: Longest resident needs loving home
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter is featuring Dandy and Dopey as its Pets of the Week. Also, the fifth annual Strut for Strays! 5K Trail Run & Dog Walk to benefit FCAS is happening at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at 10:30 a.m., and all are welcome to participate in this special event. Dandy is […]
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Golden will be outstanding
Jared Golden was born, raised and lives in Maine District 2. He will make an outstanding U.S. Representative for the people. He is hard-working, honest, caring, patriotic and a leader who will put the people first, not special interests. Golden has worked across the aisle in Augusta and will continue this practice in Washington, D.C. […]
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Death notices for Wednesday, Sept. 26
DUBOIS — Norman, 79, of Auburn passed away Monday, Sept. 17. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at Holy Cross Church, Lisbon Street, Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Androscoggin Hospice House, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. EMMERT — Timothy E., […]
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Upholstery and furniture refinishing
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for information about DIY upholstery and furniture refinishing classes. I know you have had information about this in the past and I saved it but then misplaced it. —No name, no town ANSWER: Creative Artisans of Maine is one of the places I know where you can learn more […]
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Jackie Parent
HAVERHILL, Mass. — Jackie (Gaudet, Arsenault) Parent, age 81, of Rumford, daughter of Agape and Florence Arsenault, loving wife of Timothy Parent, passed away Saturday, Sept. 22, at High Pointe House in Haverhill, Mass., from kidney failure. Jackie had various jobs throughout the years, retiring from ITT Technologies in Lawrence, Mass. She moved back to Rumford […]
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Americana Rangeley Festival to feature live music
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will be hosting two bands as part of the Americana Rangeley Festival, Oct. 5 through 8. This Columbus Day weekend festival is presented by Moose Alley and sponsored by Skowhegan Savings Bank. On Saturday, Oct. 6, enjoy The Dave Mello Blues Trio and Sunday, October 7, enjoy […]