DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society at 55 Strawberry Ave. in Lewiston will host a Kitten Shower on Saturday, May 31, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This promises to be such a fun day with raffles, a bake sale, bottle drive and a photo booth. You’ll have the opportunity to donate items […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Get out to see the Ali statue, Steadman, ‘Anastasia’ and more
Things to do in the Lewiston-Auburn area in the coming week.
Sumner Auxiliary seeking donations for fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The members of the Sumner Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary would like to invite you to come to our annual sale at our fire barn on Route 219 in Sumner on Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will have a large lawn sale, plants, refreshments, wonderful baked goods and […]
Friendship crumbles amid a busy time for both parties
DEAR ABBY: My best friend “Carla” and I haven’t spoken for several years, which breaks my heart. Her son was getting married. The dress was evening cocktail attire. The venue was an hour and a half from where I live. I don’t drive. At the time, I was having financial difficulties and was worried about […]
Tulip Tea at Farmington’s Octagon House
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Farmington Historical Society will celebrate the blooming of the giant Tulip Poplar with an Afternoon Tea in front of the historic Octagon House, 126 High St. in Farmington, on Sunday, June 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. This traditional tea will feature sweet and savory goodies, live music with the Maine […]
Clover Health Care offering MaineCare seminar
Plus, a place to go if you’re looking to volunteer.
Kaydenz Kitchen opening thrift store for homeless
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Kaydenz Kitchen would love your support by sharing this information to help spread the word! A story of triumph through tragedy. Over the past six months, our location at 551 Lincoln St. transitioned from a place where lives were lost to a place that saved lives. With the Emergency Warming Center closed, […]
Mechanic Falls Community Days yard sale set for June 21
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Anglican Church of the Transfiguration will be holding a yard sale as part of the Mechanic Falls Community Days, which will be held on Friday, June 20, in the evening, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 21 (not July 21 as previously published). We are looking for […]
Donations for 7 Mile Yard Sale in Norway being accepted starting Sunday
DEAR SUN SPOTS: It’s that time of year again to remind you of the upcoming “7 Mile Yard Sale” sponsored by the Heywood Club on Crockett Ridge in Norway. This event will be held on Saturday, June 14, from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. We are accepting donations at the clubhouse starting on May 25. […]
Sixth Street Congregational Church to host bean supper
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be a baked bean supper at Sixth Street Congregational Church at 109 Sixth St. in Auburn on Saturday, May 31, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The menu includes two kinds of beans, red and brown hot dogs, cole slaw, assorted casseroles, assorted desserts and beverages. The cost of the supper […]