DEAR SUN SPOTS: My wife and I went grocery shopping at Hannaford on Sabattus Street during the hours set aside for seniors recently and it was a disaster. The store was so crowded and everyone was bumping into each other. They don’t seem able to do social distancing. Will Hannaford change this so it can […]
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Resources available for cancer patients, families at Norway center
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Although our office in Norway is closed until further notice, it’s still business as usual for the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. Thanks to the innovation and generosity of many wellness providers throughout western Maine, the center is able to continue its programming by offering a variety of virtual wellness classes […]
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History of Lewiston brickyard
DEAR SUN SPOTS: When I read the Mar. 25 Sun Spots from Joe about the brickyard, I wanted to share some facts. The brickyard was off Libby Avenue which is in the general vicinity of Bearce St. I always appreciate any efforts to not let our history die! I can only surmise that Libby Ave. […]
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Need help with high tech, outdoor furniture
DEAR SUN SPOTS: With the Apple Store at the Maine Mall being closed indefinitely due to COVID 19, is there a reputable place in the Lewiston-Auburn area to get help with a MacBook Pro computer?—No name, no town ANSWER: In the Rolodex I have, Buck Buchanan at Professional Computer Services in Auburn (http://pro-pc.us/?page_id=29, Buck@pro-pc or […]
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Homemade masks being stitched but where are they needed?
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I purchased a homemade mask kit from Fabric Warehouse and am sewing them up. What organizations in the Lewiston-Auburn area wants them? There have been so many articles circulating about the efficacy of using them, but apparently they can be used in combination with other precautions, or at least as a last […]
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Black Raiders, Bicentennial T-shirts
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am the daughter of one of Lewiston/Auburn’s iconic drummers, Raymond Lafrance Sr. He was the owner-operator of The Black Raiders Drum & Bell Corps. The Black Raiders were in many different parades in Maine. I’m looking for any articles or videos of these events from the ’70s and ’80s. I was […]
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Red Cross clarifies donation information; Esperanto opportunities shared
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was surprised to read in your latest column that the American Red Cross would take donated wheelchairs. This is not accurate. We appreciate that people are generous and want to support our work. We are not able to accept donations of wheelchairs, medical equipment, clothing, household goods or other items. The […]
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Hocus Focus frustration and finding Moxie
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are so good about answering different or difficult questions that I need to ask you something that is truly bothering me. With the elimination of Monday’s print edition, the Monday crossword puzzle and Jumble appear in the Sunday print edition, however the Hocus Focus for Monday is only in the e-edition and […]
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Navigating cell phone service for mature users
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Many of us purchase quite a few items online and receive these items in nice sturdy cardboard boxes. I hate to just throw them away and even putting them on the curb for recycling does not seem like enough. Is there anyone out there who could use these boxes? — Lucy, no […]
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Instructions, materials offered to make masks to use at home
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please print the pattern and directions for face masks that we can make at home. — Maryann, no town ANSWER: We all want to help with preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus in some way. These masks are a barrier that’s better than having nothing and I want to be sure […]