DEAR SUN SPOTS: The next open membership window to join the Auburn Community Concert Band is Sept. 10-17. Membership requirements include owning your own wind instrument, knowing how to read music, and being able to commit to the band’s weekly schedule of Wednesday evening rehearsals and concerts. This fall, the band is hoping to add some […]
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Woman’s Literary Union hosting ‘Enormous Garage Sale’ on Sept. 13 / Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union will have an Enormous Garage Sale on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St., Auburn. This fundraiser is for our Scholarship and Mansion Restoration funds. We are overflowing with items. We have furniture, small kitchen appliances, puzzles, kids’ games, […]
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West Auburn Congregational Church plans Vendor Craft Fair in October | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: West Auburn Congregational Church is holding its Vendor Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 811 West Auburn Road in Auburn. It will include a white elephant table, raffles, baked goods and hot lunch options. Contact me at 998-2362 — Deb, no town ANSWER: Craft fair […]
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Teddy bear maker found on Facebook | Sun Spots
DEAR SUNSPOTS: Regarding the reader who wants Teddy bears made from her mother’s wedding gown (Aug. 24 Sun Spots), Debby Berry of Auburn made an adorable teddy bear out of my mom’s favorite sweatshirt. You can see her creations on her Facebook page, Hip Nana Creations. — Joanne, Leeds ANSWER: I looked up Debby’s Facebook […]
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ELHS Class of ’65 reunion committee is seeking classmates
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Once again, the Edward Little High School Class of 1965 reunion committee is asking for your help to reach classmates who have changed their address, email, or Facebook connection. It’s important for them to know that our 60th reunion will be held Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at […]
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Lewiston Public Library seeks lace tablecloths, china teacups | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston Public Library will be holding its first Literary Ball on Saturday, Oct. 18. The ball commemorates Jane Austen’s 250th birthday and the theme will be the Regency era. In preparation for the ball, the library is in the process of sourcing china teacups and lace tablecloths. If anyone has such […]
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Spaghetti dinner benefit for Liana Henault | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A spaghetti dinner benefit is being held for Liana Henault of Turner. She is fighting a very rare and aggressive form of cancer called PEComa. The dinner will be held at the Boofy Quimby Hall, 96 Howes Corner Road in Turner, on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 4-7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for […]
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Minot Historical Society to host Peter Geiger
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Minot Historical Society will meet in the Event Barn at Hemond’s Motor Cross, 695 Woodman Hill Road in Minot, on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 5 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Peter Geiger, editor emeritus of the acclaimed Farmers’ Almanac. The almanac, of Lewiston, … offers readers long-range weather predictions, humor, […]
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Ebike demonstration to be held at USM’s L-A campus | Sun Journal
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Maine Cycling Club is hosting a free demonstration of ebikes (electric assist bicycles) at the Lewiston-Auburn campus of University of Southern Maine, 51 Westminster St. in Auburn, from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept 4. The demo will be presented by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. Riders can try out the bikes […]
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Reader seeks information on political demonstrations | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am seeing government policy protests/demonstrations regularly on TV and I would like to know if there are any going on in the Lewiston-Auburn area. — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: Here are some web sites you can go to for information. Also, talk with your friends and family who align with your […]