DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a Weslo Cadence 880 treadmill in good working condition. I no longer use it and it’s free for the taking. Call 225-3545 in the afternoon. — No name, no town ANSWER: I bet this will be scooped up in no time. While I’m thinking of it, I want to gently […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The United Methodist Church of Auburn is holding a Fall Fair on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is located at 439 Park Ave. Items for sale will include toys, books, white elephant items, crafts, take-out meals of mac and cheese, Chinese pie, sweet and sour chicken, homemade bread […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m hoping you and your readers can help me locate a leather artisan to sew a leather change purse like the one I’m using. The one I have now is worn beyond repair. — Emily, Auburn ANSWER: Call Maurice Pelletier in Lewiston at 312-9624. He is your man for the job. Maurice […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My sister and I, along with our dad, go to St. Peter’s Cemetery to put flowers at family resting places. . . . (Recently) stones were broken and pushed over randomly throughout the entire cemetery. It made me want to cry. Each plot is owned, so it is up to the families […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Maine Music Society is holding its fourth annual online auction from Nov. 6-17. Proceeds support the performances of the Maine Music Society Chorale, Orchestra and Chamber Singers. This is an easy and fun way to begin your holiday shopping or treat yourself! Offerings include one-week getaways, theater tickets, artwork, fashions, gift […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Once again, Paris Public Library will hold a much-needed community drive for knit and crocheted hats and mittens to warm our children’s heads and hands during our long, cold Maine winter. Last year we had a most successful drive thanks to Sun Spots and many generous needle crafters. We are hoping to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Have you heard when cranberry bread will be in stores again? Country Kitchen and Thomas have been two of the brands in the past that have this seasonal bread available in November. In this area at least, it seems it’s only available during November and December in limited markets. In the past, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Because of COVID, the Lewiston Armory has been closed to senior citizens but has now reopened for bridge on Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m. We would like to make everyone aware of this so they can participate if they are interested. All bridge players are welcome and a partner is guaranteed. All […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In answer to a reader’s question about rosemary, I have wintered it successfully for many years. I have multiple plants, one that I have had for over a decade. I keep them for the winter in a west or east window in a room that is heated to 50 to 55 degrees. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston Senior Center at the Lewiston Armory is now open. Starting Nov. 10, on Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-noon, we will be playing and teaching Mahjong. We will have tables for anyone that already knows how to play and just needs other people to play the game. We will also be teaching […]