DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone know where I can find real cheese curds, the type used in genuine poutine? The farm stand in Lisbon next to the post office used to carry some, but last time I checked they didn’t carry it anymore. There must be somewhere it can be bought locally. — Andrew, No […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the question about the former corn factory at 74 Lake Auburn Ave. in Auburn, I know it well. I have lived across the street for over 70 years. I have many memories of the factory. Starting around age 6 or 7 I would sneak into the corn shop and […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Auburn Housing Authority on 74 Lake Auburn Ave., known as the “Town House,” is celebrating its 50th year in operation as a home for the elderly. Before that, it was a corn factory. We are looking for any information that you might have concerning that factory. — Anita, Auburn. ANSWER: Come […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Since the Moxie store closed in Lisbon, is there another place to purchase Moxie memorabilia? — Donald, no town. ANSWER: The Moxie store closed in February of this year and its contents were sold at auction during the Moxie Festival in July. The store was an iconic location in Lisbon and featured […]

ANSWER: Sun Spots is unable to find updated information on the female singing group to which you are referring. It’s possible that they are no longer performing together locally. There are some other options, however, if you are searching for an opportunity nearby to stretch those vocal cords.  Maine-ly Harmony is a women’s competing chorus […]

ANSWER: According to the column that was published on Thursday, Sept. 1, “Shawls should be 58 to 60 inches long and 23 to 24 inches wide when completed. We want the patient to be able to wrap it around their shoulders comfortably so they do not have to hold onto it to keep it on. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Hi, I am trying to find local fairs — in Oxford and surrounding towns — where I can rent a table to sell hand-crocheted hats. The fairs would have to be in September and early October. Can you help? Thank you. —  Pat, No Town.   ANSWER: The best place to find […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Volunteer Office of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice is looking for volunteers once again to knit and/or crochet comfort shawls that will be included as part of a special package for our Hospice patients and families. This is part of our “Peaceful Passages” program, developed as a way to inspire, support […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Good morning. Regarding the column mentioning the reader who needs a basement cleaned out, our business does exactly this, and has for the past two years. In fact, we were mentioned in Sun Spots a couple of years ago and Kathryn Skelton did a write-up on us a year ago. Heritage Collectibles […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: What is the normal amount you should give when tipping? If you ask five people, you get five different answers. — John, Rumford. ANSWER: Tipping does vary widely depending on what the service is for which you are providing the gratuity, and how you, the consumer, rate that service. However, since many […]