DEAR SUN SPOTS: A Bottle Drive and Calendar Sale to benefit the Sumner Scholarship Fund, now in its 20th year, is gearing up for fundraising a Sept. 12 Bottle Drive and the sale of a Fundraising Calendar Page for October. Calendars to benefit the scholarship fund will be sold during September and during the Bottle […]
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Wedding ring found in Lisbon Falls looking for the owner
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found a wedding ring on North Street in Lisbon Falls. Readers, please write to Sun Spots if you think it belongs to you. — No name, no town DEAR SUN SPOTS: You always have the answer to so many questions. I hope you can help me with this. While listening to […]
Today, it’s all about finding food
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In answer to the request in the Aug. 20 Sun Spots, our vote for the best fish and chips goes to Mac’s Downeast Seafood at 894 Minot Ave. in Auburn. I feel conflicted about recommending them because they will be even busier, but they deserve the recommendation. Our favorite is the haddock […]
Recipe requested for eggnog made by former Pleasant Dairy
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are always so helpful. The thrilling days of yesteryear were a blast. Does anyone remember Pleasant Dairy and the milk trucks that used to deliver milk through the neighborhoods in the Twin Cities? They had the best-tasting eggnog around. It was so good I could drink a whole gallon of it. […]
Search is on for the perfect fish and chips meal
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for a good place in the Lewiston-Auburn area for some delicious fish and chips, preferably haddock, where there is takeout and/or outside dining. I don’t mind traveling a bit along the coast, but do not want to go into Portland. I’d love to get recommendations from other readers. — Joseph, […]
Owner hopes change purse and ID lost in Turner will be found
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a loyal follower and have seen how often you come through for people. Last Wednesday, Aug. 12, my daughter and her boyfriend stopped by The Big Apple in Turner to buy a couple items. Her boyfriend had to quickly run to the men’s room. His zippered change purse fell out of […]
Grandchild asks for info on black & white sundae for grandmother
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My grandmother, who lives in an assisted care facility and is memory-impaired, asks me over and over again for “a black and white ice cream sundae.” No one seems to know what that is! The other day it occurred to me to write to you and see if maybe you or one […]
Researching family history worth the time
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Franco-American Genealogical Society has reopened its doors each Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. or by appointment Saturdays. Appointments can be made by calling 207-286-3327 during hours of operation Wednesdays. The cost is $3 per visit or a year’s membership with unlimited visits can be bought for $20. The office […]
Who remembers the Ledgeview Nursing Home cockatiels?
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Your column is the only place I can think to hopefully find some information I have so far been unable to learn. Before Ledgeview Nursing Home at 141 Bethel Road in West Paris was closed, there were three cockatiel birds living in cages there. They were very friendly creatures that I used […]
Lewiston pet vaccine, microchip clinic dates set
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Times are especially tough these days. Greater Androscoggin Humane Society understands that many of our community members are experiencing financial hardship and need some help keeping their pets healthy. There will be a drive-up vaccine and microchip clinic at the shelter in Lewiston on Saturday, Sept. 12, and Saturday, Oct. 10, from […]