DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m wondering if anyone has used pavers or patio stones to give away or sell at a reasonable price. Please call 241-7090. — No name, Auburn DEAR SUN SPOTS: I saw the picture of the Strand Theater published in the Sun Journal on April 20 and remember the building. It was a […]
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Customers and strangers help those in need during pandemic
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’ve been a hairstylist for 52 years and have been blessed with awesome clients. Recently I received a card from a couple. I’ve been cutting their hair for 25 years. The card read, “We budgeted for haircuts from you this month so here’s a check for what we wish could have happened […]
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Face coverings and fundraiser all about helping during pandemic
DEAR SUN SPOTS: People are starting to venture out now and I was wondering if there is anyone in the Lewiston-Auburn area who is selling washable face coverings. I know a lot of people are making them and donating them. For those of us who don’t have time to sew or don’t have sewing machines, […]
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School lunch staff are heroes on the front line during pandemic
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’ve been the administrative assistant to the director of Lewiston Public Schools Nutrition Program for 10 years so I’ve seen my share of heroes. The director, Alisa Roman, is a true example of what it means to step up and jump in with both feet. She’s been leading the most amazing team […]
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Facebook groups offer assistance, answers regarding COVID-19
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A co-worker told me about a Facebook group where you can ask for assistance and get questions answered regarding COVID-19. Can anyone join and how do I do it? — No name, Poland ANSWER: The group is Maine Coronavirus Community Assistance and it already has over 20,000 members. You can go on […]
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Monthly car wash charges continuing even though stations closed
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am sure other readers will be wondering the same thing that I am. Each month our credit card gets charged a recurring amount for a local car wash. This payment is fixed, and it allows us to wash our vehicles as often as we want during the month. My husband went […]
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Lewiston brickyard description prompts question about particles
DEAR SUN SPOTS: As many have said, you’re a whiz at ferreting out information. Regarding my request about a brickyard, someone wrote on April 7 and 14, describing the brickyard on Libby Avenue. I live on College Street near Montello Manor and when we get runoff from rain or melting snow, the water contains microscopic […]
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Shelter wanted for outdoor statue; Auburn high school reunion set for fall
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Edward Little Class of 1970 will hold its 50th year reunion Oct 9-11. Invitations will go out soon. Email [email protected] for details. — Sandy, no town ANSWER: This is in response to Nancy (April 20 Sun Spots) who asked about the reunion. Fingers are crossed that we will be able to […]
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Thanks for canning jars, paper and mail carriers, and food drive-thru workers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to thank you and the reader who answered me regarding my request for canning jars (April 8 Sun Spots). It was really nice, as the person who got in touch with Sun Spots offering the jars is a longtime friend who I hadn’t seen for some time. Before we chatted […]
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Nonprofit repurposing graduation gowns for health care workers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My daughter sent me this information about Gowns4Good with a request that I find and donate her graduation gowns to this cause. I thought that others might also have used graduation gowns to put to good use. For more information, https://www.gowns4good.net. This idea is a great one. — Karen, no town ANSWER: […]