DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found a jacket on Center Street in Auburn on the roadside by Kentucky Fried Chicken. This is a black jacket with a hood. It’s a large size and has an Avalanche label. In one of the pockets there is some jewelry. Is there anyone out there who can help return this […]
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What to do about browntail moth caterpillars
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was wondering if you could find out what the city of Auburn is planning to do to eradicate the pesky browntail moth caterpillars that are infesting our trees. My grandson and I went to Tot Lot playground and East Auburn playground recently and even though we were careful to avoid any […]
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The Maine “Italian” has many names in US
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can you answer a question that I’ve had for a long time about “Italian” sandwiches? Do people in other states besides Maine refer to these sandwiches as “Italians”? I’ve lived in several states during my life, and visited a great many more, but have never been anywhere else where people call them […]
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Lost infant-sized prescription glasses found
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found a pair of infant-size prescription eye glasses at Livermore Falls Recreational Park. They are pink and have a safety strap. This can be picked up at the Livermore Falls Police Department. — Linda, no town ANSWER: That’s very good thinking to take this important item to the local police department. […]
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Woman’s Literary Union hosting fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The members of Woman’s Literary Union need your help in supporting our scholarship and mansion restoration funds. On Saturday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., we will be holding a combined Garage Sale and Craft Fest Fair at the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm Street, Auburn. Inside the mansion, we […]
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Speeding complaints should be directed to local or state governments
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There was yet another horrible loss of innocent lives due to speeding and yet I can’t recall the last time I saw law enforcement monitoring a road for speeders. I know police officers are stretched thin, but how is it determined that monitors are needed? Who can we write to or call […]
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Veterans share their stories of strangers honoring them with acts of kindness
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A recent day didn’t start out very well to say the least. First off, I was leaving the house to purchase my Sun Journal at a nearby store about 5:30 a.m. When I opened my garage door to get in my car, I noticed the left front tire was flat. Therefore, I […]
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Friends of Special Olympics Yard Sale is on for July 17 in Jay
DEAR SUN SPOTS: First, I’d like to say thank you for all the calls I’ve been receiving asking if we will be having the Friends of Special Olympics Yard Sale this year. The answer is yes, absolutely! The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at 166 Franklin Road […]
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Androscoggin Hospice Thrift Store holding plant to mark anniversary
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Heywood Club of Norway’s Annual 7 Mile Yard Sale will be held Saturday, July 17, not on the 18th as was previously printed. I’m sorry for any confusion. It will still be a great time, just a day earlier. We’ll see you there! — Barbara, Norway ANSWER: This event was published […]
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Pizzeria is open, busy and hiring
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Why is the Lewiston House of Pizza on Lincoln Street closed? It has been one of our favorite places to order pizza over the years.—Marcel, no town ANSWER: Oh dear, you must have called or stopped in on a Sunday. The staff members at Lewiston House of Pizza assure me they are […]