ANSWER: The Nauticats cat club will host an all-breed cat show from 9-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, and Sunday, Jan. 3, at the Westbrook Armory, located at 120 Stroudwater Drive in Westbrook. There will be up to 50 different breeds of cats competing for top honors. They will include the Maine Coon, Japanese Bobtail, Bengal, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you know of anyone in the Lewiston-Auburn area who repairs fiberglass bathtubs? Thank you. — Anne via online submission form. DEAR SUN SPOTS: My children and I are having family and friends stay overnight on different days during the school holiday. Are there any easy breakfasts that can be prepared the […]

A day after the passage of Hurricane Carol in 1954, the late Jasper Whitman of Mechanic Falls was walking the Branch’s abandoned roadbed observing the after-effects of the storm and spotted a portion of the engine in the creek bed, apparently uncovered by the rapid rise of storm-driven waters. Within a matter of hours the […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The couple looking for health insurance information might also call their local Seniors Plus office to see if they can help, or the statewide 2-1-1 helpline to see if any agency can help with comparison shopping. These resources may make it easier to compare plans before making direct contact with insurance companies! […]

HI SUN SPOTS: I am writing to see if someone has old counted cross-stitch patterns for samplers. I would like the ABCs and also patterns for trees, houses or people. I would also like to know where to buy Lake & Lodge flavored coffee made by Green Mountain Coffee. I would appreciate any help. Thank […]

ANSWER: Matt Zidle announced in October 2015 that after 11 years with WMTW Channel 8 he was leaving his position as a meteorologist at the station to become a teacher. Erin Ovalle also announced in October 2015 that she was leaving her position as a news reporter to pursue other professional goals. She co-owns a […]

ANSWER: There are many insurance firms in the Farmington area and Sun Spots does not know enough about them to make recommendations. You can call Anthem Insurance and ask to speak to a consultant at 866-795-7748. Or you can try Harvard Pilgrim Health Care to locate insurance coverage at 855-354-4742. State Farm listed 25 insurance […]

In addition to offering a variety of delicious baked goods, Tommy’s will also be collecting bottles and cans. For more information, call 207-240-8767, email [email protected], or write to P. O. Box 274, Greene, ME 04236. DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was wondering, what are they building next to Dairy Queen in Auburn? There are two buildings […]

We are in need of donated Christmas decorations to decorate our lawn and porch such as children’s sleighs, artificial topiaries and poinsettias. Please conatact Carol at 207-713-5888 or [email protected]. Food, music, gift baskets and raffles will be part of this event. DEAR SUN SPOTS: The United States Office of Personnel Management is sending out letters […]

ANSWER: The Gulf Coast Seafood association states that there are thousands of shrimp species. The shrimp found in the gulf of Mexico include brown, white, pink and rock shrimp. According to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, shrimp found in Maine waters include the Northern shrimp. The group Global Warming is Real states: “The sharp […]