DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can you find out why the Elks Lodge in Lewiston on Lisbon Street no longer has bingo on Wednesday at noon? I went yesterday with a group of friends and the building was closed. Are there are any other daytime bingo places in the Lewiston-Auburn area? Thank you! — No name, Lewiston […]
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Searching for friend; Turner veterinarian
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I recently reconnected with a couple of old friends. We’d like to get together, but we’re still missing one other friend, Peggy Danforth. We believe she married someone with the last name of Lewis. Does that ring a bell with anyone? We all worked for Depositor’s Trust in 1963-64. —No name, Lewiston […]
Guitar duet, The “Experience”
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a retired person with many years’ experience playing finger-style acoustic guitar. I am seeking a like-minded person who lives between Lewiston-Auburn and the mid-coast Brunswick area to collaborate with. The ultimate goal is playing at the many “open mic” nights and expanding what can be done with a solo instrument and […]
Unwanted mail can be stopped two ways
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I keep getting unwanted mail from veterans’ groups and other organizations that contains labels, calendars and stickers. A few years ago I asked for your advice about this and was told that as long as I didn’t order anything, I don’t have to pay for it, but I don’t want these mailings […]
Vets’ cemetery fund; Locating classmates
DEAR SUN SPOTS: As Mainers file their income tax forms this season hoping for a big refund, they also have an opportunity to give back to those who have served in the military by donating part of their refund to the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery Fund. The fund supports the maintenance and preservation of Maine’s […]
Consumer complaints, home hairdressers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to thank you for the service you provide. It was the information you printed that led me in the right direction to get my money back for a gift certificate I had from Cloud 9 Day Spa. I had great success with little difficulty and I owe it all to […]
Yard sale to benefit animal shelter
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The United New Auburn Association and Walton School have teamed up to offer a chili/chowder challenge from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at the Walton School. Featuring chili and chowders from our local businesses and community members, this is sure to be a taste-testing extravaganza! Admission is $5 at the door. Raffle […]
Classmates, Bowl-a-thon
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re desperately seeking Lewiston High School Class of 1968 classmates: Joanne Dion Baribault, Linda Doyon Higgins, Jackie Ducharme Rioux, Helen Dussault Torti, Janice Dutil Godin, Aurise Fortin Hughes, Linda Fournier Derosier, Gerard Gagne, Doris Gagne Tennesson, Linda Gastonguay, Pauline Giguere, Suzanne Giroux, Donald Grenier, Pat Grenier Gaworski and Pauline Grondin Coverdale. Please […]
Old photo negatives; old TV shows
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please know you are my most valued resource for problem resolutions and have helped me several times in the past, for which I thank you immensely. I have a new problem I’m sure you and/or your readers can help me with. First, let me tell you I am not online nor do […]
Cat’s Meow, Jungle Book, dowsing
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for a Cat’s Meow Village Collectible of the Bates Mill. These are wooden and many of them were made for different buildings in Lewiston and Auburn. They were once sold at the former Gooseberry Barn. If anyone has one of these and doesn’t mind parting with it, I would be […]