DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m hoping you can help me find a recipe for salt ornaments. I’ve lost my copy and want to make some with the grandchildren. — Mary, no town ANSWER: It just so happens that I know this one by heart because we’ve made these naturally sparkly ornaments so many times over the […]
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Memories of 'cream mints,' and the story of St. Nick
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I used to purchase a candy called “cream mints” for my mother during the holidays. This year I can’t find them anywhere. I’m also wondering if these are something I can make at home. Please help. — Lorna, no town ANSWER: I am very familiar with those candies and I miss them […]
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Community eateries unite; VHS repairs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There are a lot of great restaurants in Lewiston. That was the sentiment of Lewiston Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) members at their recent meeting. Continuing their Shine on Lewiston campaign, they want to highlight the city as a destination for good food. Shine on Lewiston: Let’s Go Eat! will be held from […]
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Warm up, volunteer this winter
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Farmington Warming Center will resume on Tuesdays and Thursdays in January and February, and Tuesdays in March for its 2019 season. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come for coffee, snacks and conversation, to make a puzzle, or play a game. At noon, everyone is welcome to stay for […]
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Time for tourtière
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to know if readers would please share their recipes for meat pies. I would like to make some for the holidays. Thank you and Merry Christmas to all. —Linda, Jay DEAR SUN SPOTS: You have helped me before. I need a Canadian meat pie for Christmas. Thank you. —No […]
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Working toward sustainability with Boomerang Bags
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Mechanic Falls Public Library will be offering a program to make Boomerang Bags at the Mechanic Falls Town Office at 108 Lewiston St. on Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. in the Council Room. Boomerang Bags is a grassroots community-driven movement that tackles plastic pollution at its source. Volunteers will get together […]
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Gift certificate compromise on closed restaurant
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In August I sent an inquiry to Sun Spots regarding Rails Restaurant in Lewiston. It closed before I had a chance to redeem my gift certificate. It was suggested that I contact the Attorney General’s office. I did that but didn’t receive any service at all. I was told that it was […]
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Volunteers needed for AARP tax prep assistance
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Volunteers are needed to keep the free tax preparation site open at the Norway Public Library. Unless more volunteers step up, a very valuable, free service will be lost. For over 10 years, totally free income tax preparation and electronic filing has been available at the Norway Public Library for low- to […]
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Museum looking for L-A's historic horse troughs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Museum L-A is looking for any information about the horse troughs that were once in the streets of Lewiston and Auburn. Two of the Lewiston downtown troughs have been found, but there’s still a mystery surrounding the remaining two that were located in Auburn. One was located in the area of what […]
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Students need help with missing jacket, Maine report
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My granddaughter just got a new 3-in-1 black and pink winter jacket which she wore to Elm Street School on Friday, Nov. 30. This jacket has gone missing so I’m wondering if perhaps another child went home with it by mistake. If so, please return it to the school. It would be […]