DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was looking through the Maine Atlas and Gazetteer and saw that there was a B-17 Memorial crash site northwest of Rangeley near Deer Mountain. When did the plane crash? Did it hit the mountain and were people killed? Did the crash happen before the B-52 crash on Elephant Mountain in the […]
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Literacy volunteers, spoons and a poet
DEAR SUNSPOTS: Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin is offering a Tutor Training Workshop on March 10 and 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at USM/LA College in Lewiston. We would really appreciate it if everyone would please spread the word about our need for tutors. Those who are age 21 or older, have a 12th-grade reading level […]
Fabric and crafts, Joe Bornstein commercial
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Our Sewing/Quilting Group will meet Feb. 22 from noon to 4 p.m. at A.B. Ricker Memorial Library in Poland. Cynthia Maxwell will teach us how to make a quilted table runner. The class is free and all are welcome. You will need to bring half a yard each of two contrasting fabrics, […]
Getting involved, metal bucket
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We, the LHS Class of 1968, are celebrating our 50th Class Reunion in September and are looking for “misplaced” classmates: Sherry Banks Baker, Jeannine Bardier, Diane Baril Goss, Barbara Bates Clukey, Susan Bennett Crosby, Patricia Bilodeau, Diane Bolduc Carrier, Carol Bouchard Roberts, Constance Bourque Bachand, Lorraine Buteau Malcon, Jeannine Cantin, Barbara Cohen […]
Home for typewriter, Strong’s history
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the offer of the electric typewriter in the Feb. 13 Sun Spots, we would gladly accept it. The church is First Assembly of God in Lewiston. Our number is 207-786-2636. We are open 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays to Fridays. If the person who has the typewriter will please call so […]
Prom gowns, Basilica architect
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you so much for your help in spreading the word about our Fairy Godmother Prom Gown Give-Away each year. This year’s event will be held Saturday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St., Auburn. Last year, with help from so many Sun […]
Reader seeks Josee Vachon music
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I saw the letter (Sun Spots, Feb. 9, 2018) regarding a church looking to have an electric typewriter repaired. I have an electric typewriter that I would be happy to donate to this church if they would list a phone number where I could reach them. It is a ML100 daisy wheel […]
Meteorologists, chickadees, luggage, Flying Elvis
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Why did weatherman Keith Carson leave the Weather Channel and return to Maine? — No name, no town ANSWER: Although Keith Carson liked his three-year stint with the Weather Channel while in Atlanta, according to a 2016 Portland Press Herald article, he is quoted as saying that the constant travel got to […]
Rebuild Day, typewriters, clothing donations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: As you have so often done in the past, Sun Spots has helped Rebuilding Together L/A spread the word in the Lewiston, Auburn and surrounding areas as we appeal to those in our community who, for whatever reason, cannot accomplish needed repairs to allow them to live in safe and healthy homes. […]
Library has 1955 Lisbon yearbook
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In reference to your Feb. 5 Sun Spots, we have a library copy of the 1955 yearbook. Copies of pages can be made for your reader’s memories. Contact us at 207-353-3030 x 0. — Michelle, Lisbon High School, Lisbon ANSWER: Thank you so much for looking for that yearbook, Michelle! It makes me […]