DEAR SUNSPOTS: The collective historical societies of Androscoggin County will host an eclectic yard sale Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the West Auburn Schoolhouse at 740 West Auburn Road in Auburn. Featured items will include baked goods, quilts, pottery, miscellaneous books and antique artifacts. This is a great opportunity to do some […]
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Rotary Yard Sale in Auburn to benefit scholarships, food pantry and other projects
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A Rotary Yard Sale with lots of vendors will be held Oct. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. in Auburn. Proceeds help with local scholarships, the food pantry and other community outreach projects. — Tricia, no town ANSWER: There is so much happening […]
Resources offered to reader wanting draft horses for hauling logs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the recent inquiry about using draft horses for logging, the short answer is yes, draft horses can be used for jobs such as hauling out downed logs. However, if the logs are truly inaccessible by mechanical means, which often utilizes a winch, they are probably inaccessible for horses as well. There are many […]
Library and church fundraisers planned this fall; card game day for seniors
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Gardner Roberts Memorial Library in Hanover will hold its 14th annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be fun for all, including a yard sale, bake sale, plant sale, raffle baskets, food booth, book sale, live music, craft sale and a table of […]
Yard sale shopper leaves glass lamp shade behind
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A gentleman bought a lamp at my yard sale at 19 School St. in Lewiston the weekend of Sept. 16. I have the glass piece that goes over the light bulb and I hope he reads this and comes back to get it. My email is csirois@yahoo.com. –Carol, Lewiston ANSWER: I hope […]
Community support makes holiday season special for Bolster Heights residents
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The coming months are filled with family, joy and excitement as we head into the Giving Season. The atmosphere at Bolster Heights is no different. We always receive generous support from the community and families to ensure that our residents have a wonderful holiday, so we trust in the kindness and generosity […]
Benefit supper, craft fair and sales planned by school, churches this fall
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Jay Baptist Church, at 29 Smith St., in Jay, will serve a free public supper Saturday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The menu will include baked beans, hot dogs, chili, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, rolls, desserts and beverages. — Kay, Jay ANSWER: A baked bean supper is a Maine tradition. I hope […]
Auburn Little League field to be completed next year
DEAR SUN SPOTS: What happened to the new Auburn Little League field on Stevens Mill Road? It was supposed to have been completed sometime this year. There seems to be absolutely no progress being made recently, and I have also noticed the sign saying “Future home of the new Suburban Little League” is no longer […]
Lewiston hospital needs handcrafted blankets for comfort baskets
DEAR SUN SPOTS: St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston is looking for knit, crocheted or tied-off fleece blankets for our Comfort Baskets for patients. If you or your group can help replenish our stock of small lap blankets, please contact Chris Conant at St. Mary’s Mission Integration Office at 207-777-8805 or email cconant@stmarysmaine.com. Thank […]
Reader asks where to find the TV Guide and if Bufferin is still on the market
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to know if the TV Guides are still being published. I have not seen any in the stores. I have been collecting the Fall Previews for years. Also, I can’t find Bufferin anywhere. Is that still being made? I take it for headaches. — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: Sun Spots […]