DEAR SUN SPOTS: First Universalist Church of Auburn Unitarian Universalist will be at Whiting Farm from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4 selling custom gift baskets and gift cards. There will also be a raffle. Please note that sales are cash only. Whiting Farm is at 876 Summer St. in Auburn. This four-season farm […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I noticed on my walks to work lately that some of the canals in Lewiston have been drained. What’s going on? — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: The historic canals need to be cleaned and maintained periodically or sometimes there is a construction project in progress that the water level would affect. The […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a couple of questions about the area where Park Avenue ends at Mount Auburn Avenue in Auburn. A traffic light was installed earlier this year and was operational for a short while. I’m wondering why it is no longer in service. I found it very useful when making a left […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The North Parish Tree Farm in Turner was closed last year when my family went to get a Christmas tree. Do you know if they’ll be open this year, and if not, where is there another good place to go where my grandchildren and I can cut down a tree? It’s a […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Since moving to Maine a few weeks ago, I’d like to spend more time outdoors. It would be great if other Sun Spots readers shared their favorite nature reserves and historic sites within the Lewiston and Auburn area. — Joaquin, no town ANSWER: OK, Sun Spotters! Here’s your chance to shine by […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My landlord doesn’t have recycling bins. Is there a place in town where I can bring my recycling? — No name, no town ANSWER: Have you talked to your landlord about this? According to the City’s municipal code under sec. 44-29. Duties of landlords: “Every owner of rental property shall provide his […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Excelsior Grange Christmas Fair will be held at the Grange Hall at 446 Harris Hill Road, in Poland on Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be crafters, door prizes, raffles, baked goods, wreaths and takeout lunch featuring your choice of beef stew, chili or corn chowder, and dessert. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My grandfather and grandmother love to go to the annual FEZtival of Trees in Lewiston but are very concerned about getting COVID-19 despite having their vaccines and boosters. Do you know if they are requiring everyone to wear masks and stay socially distant? — Betty, Lewiston ANSWER: According to the Facebook page […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you have names of persons or businesses that remove snow from a driveway and will use the owner’s snow blower? Snow removal from doorsteps is also needed. — No name, Auburn ANSWER: This question is very much top-of-mind during these days leading up to winter. The snow does come every year, […]