DEAR SUN SPOTS: My husband comes from Lewiston and subscribes to the Sun Journal. Sun Spots and the comics are the first things we read each morning. In the Oct. 5 Sun Spots, someone wrote in wanting a Native American tribal blanket. In the Nov. 11 Sun Spots, another reader stated they had what might […]
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Lewiston Housing needs volunteers for meal delivery
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lewiston Housing is seeking community volunteers to assist us with delivery of meals to our elderly and family housing residents in the coming weeks. Local eateries will be providing meals through the Cooking for Community program which begins in mid-December. No indoor contact and outside deliveries are planned. Flexible opportunities are available. […]
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Searching for someone to repair candlesticks
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have a few old brass candlesticks that are weakening at the joints. Is there anyone in your Rolodex who could solder them so that they are safe to use again? — Barbara, Lewiston ANSWER: CM Almy in Pittsfield can fix those candlesticks for you. The company specializes in selling and refurbishing […]
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Memories of B.J.’s Ice Cream; how to submit an obit
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is in reference to the Nov. 16 Sun Spots about the Sabattus Street ice cream shop. Before it was The Whole Scoop, the shop was called B.J.’s Ice Cream, and it was owned by Barbara Angell of Leeds. I believe she made her own ice cream, and one particular “flavor” she […]
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Little Free Libraries provide alternative to public institutions
DEAR SUN SPOTS: As we get ready to hunker down for winter with COVID-19, I’m wondering if your readers could write in about where to find Little Free Libraries. With lots of us preferring to stay away from public places, it’s a good place to pass along and share good books. Thanks again for heading up this […]
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Readers respond with greens for Christmas by the Lake wreaths
DEAR SUN SPOTS: About a month ago I reached out to you and the local community in search of balsam fir greens to create the Christmas wreaths for the annual “Christmas by the Lake” Christmas Fair hosted by St. Philips Parish on outer Turner Street in Auburn. The fair has been an annual tradition for […]
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Complaints about no masks during COVID-19 can be filed online
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can you provide information on where to send inquiries about a business not enforcing social distancing and wearing masks? Where does one ask questions and file complaints? I’m not only concerned about my own well-being, but everyone else’s. Thank you for the great job you do. — No name, no town ANSWER: […]
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Special earring lost while shopping, special bowl taken at Halloween
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Friday, Oct. 30, I lost my large gold, oval diamond-cut earring somewhere in the Lewiston-Auburn area. I had been in the Chick-a-dee Restaurant, Androscoggin Hospice Thrift Shop, and Bed, Bath and Beyond. On my way home I stopped at Hannaford’s in Jay. If someone finds this earring, please call 491-9131. — […]
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The subject is pie
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m sending this to you because Sun Spots is one of the most widely-read parts of the Sun Journal. The Mechanic Falls Public Library has decided to cancel our Annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale due to the COVID-19 virus. We have been holding the sale on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving for over 25 […]
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Knit for “Christmas for Kids”
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Heartfelt thanks to all of you who have picked up free yarn at the Paris Public Library or used your own to make hats and mittens for Christmas for Kids. Our drop-off box is “colorfully” filling up. We still have a lot of generously donated yarn left for the taking and ample […]