ALLEN — Gary Clarke, 71, of Lewiston died Saturday, Aug. 11, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. A celebration of Gary’s life will be held at the Albert & Burpee Funeral Home from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18. Burial will be at a later date at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta. […]
Friday
Funeral notices for Friday, Aug. 3
COSTIN — Joanne R., 73, of Auburn died Sunday, July 22. A service will be held at the funeral home at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home. DOW — Martin […]
Metal music by Hairy Pie at Mixers
The 80s rock/metal band Hairy Pie will play at 8:30 p.m. Friday at Mixers. Hairy Pie plays music similar to that of Poison, Cinderella, Winger and Skid Row. Members include Mikey Michaels, guitar/vocals; Marty Crue, bass; Nasty McCoy, drums; Foxy Cocks, guitar. There is no cover charge. Lights and sound being provided by R.A.M. Entertainment.
Funeral notices for Friday, July 27
BERRY — Rockwood Norton, 99, passed away Thursday, July 5, in Winter Haven, Fla. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Aug. 11, at First Christian Church (DOC), 705 South 14th St., Haines City, FL 33844. Ashes will be inurned in the church columbarium. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First […]
Funeral notices for Friday, July 20
ADAMS — Winona “Nonie” R. Porter, 75, passed away Monday, July 16, in The Villages, Fla. Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, at Buckfield Community Church. The memorial service will be held the next day at 2 p.m. in the same church in Buckfield. In lieu […]
Bradbury Mountain State Park family, pet friendly
DEAR SUN SPOTS: How much does it cost to spend the day at Bradbury Mountain? Can you camp there? What about bringing your dog? — Katy, Greene ANSWER: This park in Pownal is open year-round from 9 a.m. to sunset and is a family favorite for hiking, biking and camping. A day pass for an adult […]
Funeral notices for Friday, July 13
ANTHONY — Carol D., 82, of Auburn passed away Wednesday, July 11. A committal service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 15, at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 980 Turner St., Auburn. Carol’s services are under the care of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Auburn. BROWN — Michael Norman of Auburn passed away […]
Cancer center getting donations from shopping bag sales
DEAR SUN SPOTS: During the month of July, Hannaford will donate $1 to the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine for every reusable shopping bag sold at Hannaford in Oxford. Patrons will find the shopping bags displayed at the front of the store. This is the second monthly award granted in 2018 to the center […]
Funeral notices for Friday, July 6
BEAUDETTE — Jacqueline “Jackie” Theresa (Lauzier), 87, of Westbrook passed away Sunday, July 1, in Scarborough. A memorial service for Jackie will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls. A private interment with family will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 445 Park St., Livermore Falls. […]
Knitting needles, bugs, furniture
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have many knitting needles of various sizes to give away to a nonprofit that could use them, such as a school, summer program or nursing home. If interested, please email [email protected]. — Beth, Greene ANSWER: I know lots of nonprofits with such a need. Be ready for a full inbox! DEAR SUN […]