In Westbrook, officials are weighing a zoning change that would allow the creation of smaller shelters. There is no current proposal to build one, but the city wants to be ready.
2023
Documentary spotlights Maine star of beloved Canadian children’s show
‘Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe’ explores the life of Auburn-born Ernie Coombs and is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Looking Back on Oct. 16
100 Years Ago: 1923 Mayor Cummings and the five councilmen of Auburn will represent the city of Auburn at the formal opening of the Portland-Lewiston highway October 24. The ceremonies will take place at Gray where representatives of various towns thru which the road passes. and also the State highway commission will assemble. The party […]
Boyfriend still dragging feet on getting married
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my man for seven years and I keep asking him when we’re getting married. He said we would — “someday.” Then COVID came along. Now he says after the pandemic is completely over. He has admitted he’s scared to get married again because he doesn’t want to be hurt […]
Leo: Honesty and integrity will help you avoid someone trying to wrangle you into something that can do you more harm than good.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kyler Pettis, 31; John Mayer, 46; Kellie Martin, 48; Tim Robbins, 65. Happy Birthday: Take your time and evaluate where you are and where you see yourself heading. A logical approach to change will be comforting and encourage you to forge ahead confidently. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or […]
Lewiston Bridge Club shares Oct. 10 results
Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston and Les Buzzell of Auburn placed first at the Lewiston Bridge Club on Oct. 10. Tied for second, third and fourth places were Joan Quinn and Brian Kelly of Wilton, Linda Smith of Oxford and Peter Dickson of Falmouth, and Ron Reynolds of Auburn and Pat Quinn of Otisfield. The club […]
Lewiston library to hold puzzle swap Oct. 30
The Lewiston Public Library plans to host a community puzzle swap from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30. This free, public program will take place in the Jeanne Couture Room on the first floor at 200 Lisbon St. Over the years, the library has amassed a collection of puzzles that can be traded […]
WinterKids opens application window for 2024 winter games
The application is open until Monday, Oct. 23.
Montello Manor in Lewiston to welcome trick-or-treaters on Halloween
DEAR SUN SPOTS: All ghosts, goblins and princesses are invited to Montello Manor at 540 College St. in Lewiston for trick-or-treating from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 31. Residents will pass out candy. Please enter through the dining room glass double doors next to the main doors. — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: If you […]
Pigs can help solve our organ donation problem
There’s long been a gap between the relatively small number of organs available for transplant and the long waiting lists of potential recipients. Last week, the world got a little closer to a future in which pigs — yes, pigs — could narrow that gap. A new study, published in Nature, showed that a monkey […]