DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have several cans of latex paint that I’d like to dispose of. Would you know of a place that accepts these? Thanks for any help you can provide. — No name, Turner ANSWER: If you feel the paint is still usable and you have a full can or more, please take […]
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Hartford Heritage Society offers thanks for successful plant sale
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The annual meeting of the Broadview Memorial Cemetery Association will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at the cemetery, 379 East Ave. in Lewiston. The meeting will take place outside, so please dress for the weather. The agenda will include an update on the projects at the cemetery, as well […]
Memorial Day ceremony set for Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston on May 29
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In this uncertain COVID-19 time, is there going to be a Memorial Day Parade in the Twin Cities? Also, have there been enough names collected to add a new memorial stone at Veterans Memorial Park, and if so, when will that be dedicated? — No Name, Lewiston ANSWER: I called Jerry Dewitt, […]
West Paris Baptist Church seeks Legos for community project for families
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The West Paris Baptist Church is looking for donations of Lego sets (any size) for a summer activity as an outreach with area children and parents. Please call 462-4416 or email me at [email protected] if you have any, and I will arrange to have them picked up. — Sandra, West Paris ANSWER: […]
Searching for special earring, owner of keys
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Friday, April 30, mid-morning, I lost an earring, evidently while taking off my mask while I was either leaving my doctor’s appointment or shopping. I had been at 12 High St. in Lewiston the first time I removed my mask and the second time I had left Big Lots in Auburn […]
Danville Junction Grange looking for yard sale participants
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Saturday, May 22, Danville Junction Grange, located at 15 Grange Street in Auburn, will be holding an outdoor yard sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be many raffles, baked goods, jewelry, plants and lots of “treasures” for sale. There will also be a limited amount of tables for […]
1970 Rumford high yearbook found
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You have done it again! I want to thank you so much for publishing my letter in search of a 1970 Rumford yearbook (Apr. 29 Sun Spots). I’d like to send a very special shout-out of thanks to Pete, Christine, Kymberle, and June who all responded, and which resulted in June’s surprising […]
Websites could lead to finding old high school yearbooks
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In the April 29 Sun Spots, someone was asking about a 1970 Rumford High School yearbook. Well, I recently discovered a site when I was looking for an old yearbook. If you Google “high school Maine past yearbooks” it brings you to a site where all the states are listed so click […]
Owner of lost leather jacket requests it be turned in to Lewiston police lost and found
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Saturday, April 17, a men’s leather jacket fell out of our car on the corner of Pleasant Street and Scribner Blvd. in Lewiston. Inside the pockets are items that are important to us, but of no value to the finder. We have posted a request on Facebook and Lewiston Rocks sites, […]
1970 Rumford High School Yearbook wanted for sister’s birthday
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would love to find a 1970 Rumford High School Yearbook for my sister’s birthday in May. She had an apartment fire years ago, and her yearbook was burned to ashes. It is my heartfelt hope that someone has a yearbook which I can borrow to copy, or know where I can […]