Dear Sun Spots: I have a photograph of a young girl holding a tennis racquet, poised at the ready for an enthusiastic serve. It’s a beautiful, sunny day in midsummer of 1948. A young girl by the name of Loretta Hart is spending the summer with her grandparents at 3 Pleasant St. in Lewiston. Miss Hart grew up in the Lynn area, a small suburb north of Boston but always spent her summers with her grandparents in Lewiston. As a young girl, Loretta spent her time with her best friend, Patricia Minigell. Loretta and Patty were inseparable. They were dear friends through their childhood until they graduated high school in 1950. After that, time and tide cast them adrift from one another. Now, after almost 60 years, Patricia is trying to find Loretta again. Did Loretta Hart move to Lewiston and marry as Patty had thought? Did Loretta raise a family and make Lewiston her home? Most importantly, is Loretta still around? Does she perhaps, still recall her childhood friend Patty? My mother sure would like to know. Can you help me Sun Spots? If possible, please e-mail Patricia’s son, Joseph at [email protected]. Hoping to hear from column readers. – No Name, No Town.

Dear Sun Spots: Do you have any knowledge of an antiques dealer in this vicinity? I have a few things I would like to have appraised.

Also, I have a small collection of Avon bottles. I would like to have appraisals. Do you have any idea of their value? – No Name, No Town.

Answer: Sun Spots would not have the skills necessary to determine what the value would be on these. If you are in the Lewiston area, you might consider contacting Dan Poulin at Orphan Annie’s, 96 Court St., Auburn, ME 04210, 782-0638.

Dear Sun Spots: I am looking for some books by John Henry Newman: “Hope Is In God The Creator,” “An Essay On The Development Of Christian Doctrine,” “History of Christian Doctrine” and “Apologize ProVita Sue.” Thank you. – No Name, No Town.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, you might check out www.amazon.com to see if you have any luck there.

Dear Sun Spots: I was wondering if there are pottery classes around Lewiston-Auburn. I would like to learn to make things with clay. – No Name, No Town.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, Sun Spots did not locate any in the area. You might consider checking in with Portland Pottery & Metalsmithing Studio at 118 Washington Ave., Portland, ME 04101, 772-4334.

Dear Sun Spots: This is in response to the young person looking for Legos. The Teen Center has a thrift store in Norway. The entrance is across from Amatos. They have a nice assortment of goodies for young and old. You have to see it to believe it. – Been There Many Times, No Town.

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