DEAR SUN SPOTS: Good news! I have been contacted by Lisa Morin, activities director of a nonprofit group that wants to take on the tabs project. She will send you her contact information. Thanks to your readers, and to you for always being there for me.—Mary Ann, Auburn ANSWER: Mary Ann had requested someone take […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Greater Androscoggin Humane Society (GAHS) is very excited to announce two upcoming special events. On Sunday, Aug. 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., we are having our first-ever Barks & Brews Festival in collaboration with Baxter Outdoors and sponsored by Maine Steamer Trunk Company. GAHS is at 55 Strawberry Ave. in […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Maine Franco-American Genealogical Society (MFGS) is holding garage sale fundraiser at 1313 Riverside Dr. in Auburn on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come browse our great eclectic collection of household items, CDs, books, puzzles, crafts, tools, etc. as well as genealogical research aids, maps and collector plates. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My husband passed away a few months ago. Is there a free grief support group in the Lewiston/Auburn area? — No name, no town ANSWER: I’m sending you a big hug right now and holding you in my heart. Andwell Health Partners (formerly Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice) at 15 Strawberry Ave. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Saturday, Aug. 17 there will be a craft rair and yard sale at Sixth Street Congregational Church at 109 Sixth St. in Auburn from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Craft tables will be available to rent for $10. For more information, call Cynthia at 782-7517. ANSWER: Excellent! Your church has so […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Your column has been a help to so many, and I hope it will be for me, too. My 17 year-old-granddaughter’s boyfriend lost the chain she gave him for their first anniversary as a couple. He lost it while playing in the recent Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl at Lewiston High School. They […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Quite some time ago, I went to see “Bonnie & the Practical Cats” at a venue in Lewiston, then I moved away. Recently, I heard the band is still around and I was wondering where they will be this summer and/or fall. I would love to go hear them again. I liked […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found an Apple watch in Auburn. Please contact me at  576-2588 to identify it if you think it might be yours. — Fred, Auburn ANSWER: Writing to Sun Spots is a great way to get the word out when something (or someone) has been lost or found. If no one claims […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: With heavy hearts, we will deconsecrate the East Stoneham Congregational Church on Route 5 in Stoneham. A final with a christening and deconsecration will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 4. Following the services, there will be a luncheon at the North Waterford Congregational Church at 10 Irving Green Road just […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: These lyrics to “Coeur de Maman” were found here: https://www.smule.com/song/marcel-martel-coeur-de-maman-karaoke-lyrics/4958307_4958307/arrangement? Cœur de maman/Je chante pour toi/Que j’aime/Cœur de maman,/Tu es la bonté même/Tu as souffert de cruels émois/Je t’ai fait mal/Je t’ai remplie d’effroi. Bonne maman/Chasse bien ces tristesses/Vois ton enfant/Et prie pour le cœur. Des mamans/Vieille maman/Aux cheveux blancs/Votre cœur a […]