DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you to the Calvary United Methodist Church at 59 Sabattus St. in Lewiston for allowing Rose’s Room to use the space to meet on the first Wednesday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. The first meeting will be held on Jan. 8, due to the proximity of New Year’s Day. Rose’s […]
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Lost necklace has been returned thanks to the kindness of strangers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to follow up with Sun Spots to let everyone know that my gold necklace that I lost on Saturday, Dec. 14 was found! I had lost it when I was out Christmas shopping with my husband in Lewiston and my original letter was published in Sun Spots on Dec. 19. […]
Woman wants portable jigsaw puzzle table for her small apartment
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m one of those elderly women who live in a very small apartment where there isn’t enough room for a card table for doing jigsaw puzzles. Could someone creative a design for a small, sturdy table that could fit on a lap or in a corner, with a cover that would keep […]
Seeking plumber recommendation, recycled tote bags
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the reader who is looking for a good plumber (Dec. 9 Sun Spots), Joey Pelletier works for Bissonette Plumbing and he is fantastic. The telephone number is 754-8869 — Judy, Minot ANSWER: Sun Spots loves to publish your recommendations. A good reliable tradesman is so valuable and so needed. (My grandson is […]
Searching for owner of Boyds Bear left at fair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A Boyds Bear figurine was left at the Sixth Street Congregational Church after it was purchased on Nov. 9 at the fair. It is a bear sitting on a rock in front of a vanity mirror with jewelry and other items hanging off the rock. The figurine also includes a hat box […]
Book drive and readers to help students in RSU 16
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Tri-Town Optimist Club of Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls is holding a book drive from now to Jan. 15. The books will be given to RSU 16 teachers for much-needed classroom libraries and to students for their home libraries. If you have new or gently-used books to donate, you can drop […]
Piano Needs New Home
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston Housing Authority would like to donate its piano to a good home. It has served the housing authority with many hours of musical pleasure, but no one is playing it anymore. We are now hoping it can serve a family or organization well. This is a Werner piano with a […]
Lost Necklace, Mobile Pet Groomers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Saturday, Dec. 14, my husband and I went Christmas shopping at Lowe’s, Kohl’s and BJs. I got in the car at Kohl’s and saw my heart charm on the car seat. Instinctively, I put my hand to my neck and my necklace was gone — a gold chain with a letter […]
Sand for Seniors program helps homeowners 65 and older
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Kudos to the Lewiston Public Works Department in introducing its new Sand for Seniors program this year for those living in their homes. — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: This program delivers buckets of sand to those 65 and older who live in an owner-occupied building of three units or less. Public Works […]
Madrigal Dinner Theater and contractors among reader requests
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for a Christmas Madrigal Dinner with entertainment. Do you or your readers know of such an event? — Sylvia, no town ANSWER: The closest event I found was in Waterville. Madcap Madrigal VI: A Renaissance Christmas Carol is five-course banquet in an interactive musical dinner theater Saturday, Dec. 21, from […]