DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for the words to the French song, “Coeur de Maman.” I would be so grateful. I think you are awesome and do such wonderful things for everyone. I enjoy your column so much. — No name, no town ANSWER: I’m putting this request out into Sun Spots Land to start […]
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Lewiston School District’s federal grant amounts to increase, with one exception
The district’s Title I grants will receive an approximate $66,000 cut compared to the past school year.
Supper, yard sale coming up fast at area churches
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be a Baked Bean Supper at Sixth St. Congregational Church at 109 Sixth St. in Auburn on Saturday, July 27 from 4:30 until 6 p.m. The menu consists of two kinds of beans, brown bread, cole slaw, red and brown hot dogs, assorted casseroles, assorted desserts and beverages. The cost […]
Sun Spots: Reader requests list of region’s food resources
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am attempting to help people find food resources. Is there a list I can access?—No name, no town ANSWER: Below are resources in Sun Spots Land listed on the Good Shepard Food Bank of Maine website. The link: www.gsfb.org/food-map. Readers, if I missed any, please add to the list: Care & […]
L/A RiverFest 2024 wraps up with a regatta on the Androscoggin River
Folks gathered on the John T. Jenkins Memorial Bridge to enjoy the view of oarsmen on the day’s calm Androscoggin River.
Ed Swain’s island farm may be the last one in Western Maine
Gone are the many farmed islands that once dotted the Androscoggin River
Oxford County arrest log: July 15, 2024
• Dylan R. Cummings, 24, of 124 Tiger Hill Road, Oxford, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 7:31 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at that address, by Oxford Police Department. • Joseph Farris, 44, of 15 Royal Ridge Way, South Paris, on a charge of violating protection from abuse order, 12:34 p.m. Saturday, July 13, […]
Pets of the Week
Franklin County Animal Shelter is located at 550 Industry Road in Farmington. Our lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, 12-4 p.m. We are performing dog adoptions by appointment. Please call us at 207-778-2638 during our open hours to schedule an appointment. Also call if you are […]
Augusta man shot last week in New York is doctor with history of disciplinary actions against him
The New York State Police have confirmed the man a trooper shot and injured last week in Barryville, New York, is Paul G. Gosselin, an osteopathic doctor whose medical license has been suspended several times over the past 25 years.