Recipes offered for bran muffins and pea soup
Sun Spots
Posted inSun Spots
Efforts underway to affirm, feed and support others
DEAR SUN SPOTS: “Lock in Your Kindness” is being hosted by the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at Lewiston High School Library, 156 East Ave. We are seeking community participation. LYAC has recently been facilitating a Shine on Lewiston series regarding positive aspects of Lewiston, but is going to redirect […]
advertisement
Posted inSun Spots
Groups seek help with book sale, spring cleanup
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Literacy Volunteers has established 11 sites around the greater Franklin County area where children’s books are available free of charge. The books are at sites such as food banks where the need is greatest. We’re running low on books to supply to these sites. We operate on a very low budget and […]
Posted inSun Spots
Crafters, Finnish history and feline help requested
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Calling all crafters! The Hartford Heritage Society is hosting a Spring Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at the Hartford Town Hall on Route 140. We are looking for crafters to sell their goods. The cost for a table is $10. Call 212-9353 by March 30 for […]
Posted inSun Spots
Franklin chamber plans Business Showcase for April 6
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Franklin County Chamber of Commerce is holding its Business Showcase on April 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Farmington Community Center, 127 Middle St. Admission is $1.00. Children 12 and younger are free. This is a great opportunity to meet and learn about Franklin County businesses and organizations. A […]
Posted inSun Spots
Adult ed instructors, pajama drive
DEAR SUN SPOTS: If you are seeking a way to share your skills and knowledge with others, please consider exploring the opportunities at Rangeley Adult Education (RAE). Franklin County Adult Education recently published the Spring 2019 listing of courses, however many of these classes may be inconveniently located for Rangeley area residents. This is where […]
Posted inSun Spots
Outdoor volunteering opportunities abound
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lisbon’s Green Thumb Gang is looking for volunteers. The town is very proud of its gardening heritage and want to continue the care of the many flower beds and plantings that were started years ago by Faye Brown and an eager group of volunteers. The tradition continues and needs new folks from […]
Posted inSun Spots
Arrive Alive Contest, the Wright brothers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein are pleased to announce the continuation of our 15th annual Arrive Alive Contest. This event is open to graduating seniors who want to send a message to their peers about the dangers of drinking and driving as well as the consequences of distracted driving. First-place winners […]
Posted inSun Spots
Volunteers sought for Girls’ Day at State House
DEAR SUN SPOTS: It’s the most wonderful time of the year — Girls’ Day at the State House — and we’re looking for a few good volunteers! Each year, this unique experience brings 100 eighth-grade girls from across the state to spend the day at the State House, meeting women in office, learning about lawmaking, […]
Posted inSun Spots
“Walking Baby: Fact or fiction?
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you stir up some conversation with readers who would remember the “walking baby?” The article appeared in the paper and the national news. — No name, Farmington ANSWER: On April Fool’s Day, 1948 the Lewiston Evening Journal published: “A warrant charging Mrs. Lucienne Kolreg of 23 Bates Street, Lewiston, with permitting […]