Dear Sun Spots: The Program for Grieving Children & Teens is holding its holiday program starting in Lewiston on Tuesday, Nov. 13. Programs are to help children and teens grieving the death of a loved one during the holiday season. This can be very difficult time for those experiencing grief.

All sessions are scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. and an evening of activities is planned to help children ages 3-18 express and share their feelings. There is no cost for support groups.

The dates and locations are:

Nov. 14, 6-9 p.m. Meroby Elementary School in Mexico

Nov. 15, 6-9 p.m. Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington session is held at Franklin Memorial Hospital.

Nov. 13 and Dec. 11, at St. Phillips church in Auburn.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is also a special group discussion for adults. Please call Joan Spitzform at 777-7740, 1-800-482-7412, ext. 1460 for more information.

Dear Sun Spots: I was born in the Auburn Private Hospital 79 years ago. Now I am wondering just where it was. Also could you please tell me anything about the hospital? Were any records kept, and if so where are they?

Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated. – No Name, Auburn.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, have you considered checking in with Michael Lord at the Androscoggin Historical Society to see if he might be able to assist you. You may reach him at 784-0586.

You might also consider contacting the Maine State Archives, 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333, 287-5788.

Dear Sun Spots: Thank you for all the help you provide. I would like to know if there is anyone who went to the weight loss/stop smoking/stress relief clinic at CMCC college on July 30 or 31 and bought any of the CDs they were selling? If so, might you please be interested in loaning them or selling them. Thank you. – No Name, No Town.

Dear Sun Spots: I need help in rescuing some cats from the coming winter cold. What I need is a cat trap as they will not be caught any other way. Maybe some kind soul could please loan me one. There is no way I can afford to buy one, and these poor animals need a chance. Thank you. – Mae Anderson, Auburn.

Dear Sun Spots: I am looking for a woman whose maiden name was Joann Black. She grew up on Orr’s Island in Maine. Today, she would be around 83 years old. I heard that after her marriage, she moved to Auburn, somewhere around Lake Auburn. I am looking forward to hearing from her, or any living relative. Please call Bill Robinson at 786-2063. Thank you. – Bill Robinson, Lewiston.

Dear Sun Spots: Our organization in Rumford has a lot of books left over from a recent Oktoberfest craft and whatnot sale. These books are hardcover and paperback, cover just about every subject, fiction and nonfiction. They are free to anyone willing to come and take them all. Please contact Andy Beauchesne at 364-4561. – Andy Beauchesne, No Town.

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