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    July 22, 2022

    Reunions planned for Lewiston and Auburn high school classes

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lewiston High School Class of 1956 is having a reunion at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn on Aug. 5 from 2 to 5 p.m. It is not too late if you haven’t sent in your reservation. You can call Rachel St. Pierre at 782-5048, Monique Grenier at 783-9811 or John O’Malley […]

  • Published
    July 20, 2022

    ELHS Class of 1956 seeking members for annual mini-reunion

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Edward Little High School Class of 1956 will meet at Taber’s at 1 p.m. Aug. 10 for their yearly mini-reunion. The rain date is Aug.  17. Through Sun Spots, we are reaching out to those who do not have computers. Many also no longer have landline phones. We would be sorry […]

  • Published
    July 19, 2022

    Found: Weed trimmer part and owner manual in Lewiston

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Tuesday, July 12, a red truck with an attached trailer containing power equipment passed our house on Sunset Street, headed to South Avenue in Lewiston. After hitting a bump, a parts and operational manual, and a small part for a Craftsman wheeled weed trimmer fell out. This has been placed by […]

  • Published
    July 18, 2022

    Group seeks embroidered stars from American flags

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: The answer to the question by a Lewiston reader in the July 13 column could be that the North Temple/McMahon Elementary School art teacher was Paula Andrews, mother of “Dancing with The Stars” Erin Andrews and actress Kendra Andrews, both born at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Seasoned area radio listeners […]

  • Published
    July 15, 2022

    Volunteers, burn receptacles needed for flag retirement ceremony

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I could really use some assistance with the upcoming flag disposal/burning ceremony at 6 p.m. July 21 at the Auburn Masonic Hall, 1021 Turner St.  We have over 6,000 flags to burn/dispose of properly. Many of these had been placed at veterans’ markers in area cemeteries. We need volunteers to help with […]

  • Published
    July 14, 2022

    Friends of Special Olympics, Jay veterans group hosting yard sale

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Friends of Special Olympics, in conjunction with VFW Post 3335, will hold its Annual Yard Sale on Saturday, Sept. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Post hall at 64 Jewell St. in Jay. We have already received many donations, but if you’re cleaning out your basement, garage, attic, or […]

  • Published
    July 13, 2022

    ELHS Class of 1967 planning 55th year reunion in October

    DEAR SUN SPOTS:  The Edward Little Class of 1967 has set up our 55th year reunion for Oct. 8. It will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn from 4 to 9 p.m. with dinner and dancing. We are attempting to reach all classmates by mail, Facebook, and classmates.com. If there are classmates who need reunion […]

  • Published
    July 12, 2022

    Searching for Savards and Robichauds from Auburn and Lewiston

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can anyone help me find the young woman who worked in the Grand Central Station Travelers’ Aid Society office in the summer of 1958? I was returning home to Auburn from two weeks at Boy Scout camp in New Jersey. When I boarded the train and explained I had lost my return […]

  • Published
    July 11, 2022

    Shedding light on the browntail moth scourge

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Although it might be too late to help this year, for those looking to curb the spread of browntail moths and the caterpillars that decimate our trees, I have a suggestion for next year: Leave a light on for them. Browntail moths, like most moths, love to congregate near a light at […]

  • Published
    July 8, 2022

    Letterboxing is an inexpensive, enjoyable activity for all ages

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m writing in response to the request (July 6 Sun Spots) by a mother in Lisbon for suggestions for inexpensive summer activities for preteens.  My suggestion is letterboxing – a scavenger hunt-type activity that involves following clues that are provided online and that takes place in outdoor public locations. The prize is a […]