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  • Published
    March 28, 2024

    Reader provides different phone number to call if someone finds lost cellphone in Auburn

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: A friend of mine lost her cellphone March 5 and is hoping someone picked it up and will return it to her. The phone is in a light lavender case. Most likely it was dropped in the parking lot at Dollar Tree at the Auburn Plaza at 730 Center St. If someone […]

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    March 22, 2024

    Woman’s Literary Union invites shoppers to add to their craft supplies at De-Stash Sale

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union is hosting the De-Stash Sale on Saturday, March 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in Auburn. No admission fee is needed for shoppers looking to increase their stash of craft supplies. WLU will sell homemade baked goods. We are […]

  • Published
    March 20, 2024

    Request for bread pudding recipe prompts an offer for others to submit favorites

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are such a big help with all our inquiries. I’m wondering if you would have a good, easy recipe for bread pudding. Thank you for your help. — Rose, Lewiston ANSWER: There are so many great options for bread pudding recipes — some are basic and some are very fancy! I’ll […]

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    March 19, 2024

    Tax preparation assistance available through CA$H Maine in Lewiston, Paris, Farmington

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: My husband has misplaced the information you printed to have taxes done by AARP at the Sacred Heart Church in Auburn. Would you please be so kind to run it one more time? — Barbara, Minot ANSWER: I received a note from one of the organizers of that service a few weeks […]

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    March 18, 2024

    Pleasant Street Drop-in Center recognizes community support

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for the support you give to the community. It is my belief it is extremely important to recognize businesses and individuals that provide support to nonprofit programs in the Lewiston-Auburn area. The Drop-In Center at 169 Pleasant St. in Auburn would like to recognize Craig Tribuno, Erik Flye and the […]

  • Published
    March 15, 2024

    Franco Center seeks volunteer tour guides

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: For those who don’t know this, the Franco Center at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston is the former St. Mary’s Church and is now a performing arts and heritage center. The building is beautiful with its stained glass windows and Gothic-style architecture. It was once a Catholic church built and used by […]

  • Published
    March 14, 2024

    Pleasant St. Drop-in Center in Auburn requests men’s clothing for homeless

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Pleasant St. Drop-in Center is in dire need of blankets, men’s gloves, sweatshirts and hoodies. We also need men’s jeans in sizes 36 and 38 and men’s underwear sizes L and XL. Nights continue to be chilly and all this rain has been hard on our unhoused neighbors. Your donations are greatly […]

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    March 13, 2024

    Reader seeks advice on how to stop mice from infesting vehicle and causing damage

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: You always seem to have the correct answers and I need some help. I just returned from my regularly scheduled oil change and the mechanic found that mice had been in my vehicle. Long story short, they caused some damage and this cost me more than my usual fee. Any advice from […]

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    March 12, 2024

    Reader Wants Information for WWII Memoir

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: It seems impossible to find this information online so I’m hoping a veteran may have the answer. During World War II, were families able to send packages to soldiers overseas? This information is to be included in a memoir. — No name, no town ANSWER: I’m asking WWII vets to share their […]

  • Published
    March 11, 2024

    Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin seeks volunteers

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin has an urgent need for volunteers to serve as tutors and English conversation partners to work with the many new adult students who need work on their education and their English speaking skills. A 10-hour tutor training workshop is planned for two consecutive days — from 9 a.m. to 2 […]