DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are such a good source of help. Thanks so much. Can you advise me as to where I can go to get my government ID card renewed? My husband was in the Navy and I was able to get it at the Brunswick Naval Air Station, but it is now closed. […]
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Tabletop manger to give away
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union of Androscoggin County is asking for help in locating oriental rugs that were stolen from the Foss Mansion in the 1970s. Any information at all would be helpful for our continuing research into this historic house. Come see where these carpets were stolen and talk to me, Kathy, […]
Auburn nonprofit collecting mittens for kids
The ABA will have a table set up to serve hot chocolate and munchkins donated by Dunkin’ Donuts to the parade goers. The mittens will be at the ABA table. If anyone can donate mittens, please drop them off at Key Bank, 12 East Ave., Lewiston, or Key Bank, Auburn Shopping Center, 600 Center St., […]
Music train’s schedule for 2016 located
My husband is a train fan and I would like to surprise him with tickets. So how do I get my hands on those? This sounds like a fun fall adventure. Thanks, Sun Spots, you are a loyal friend. — Mrs. LLM in Lewiston. ANSWER: The article you refer to was written by an AP […]
Canton Angels seek donations, Santa bookings
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Merry Christmas everyone! I am part of a group of people that tries to ensure that all local kids in Canton have a Merry Christmas no matter how much the household budget prohibits it. We call ourselves the Canton Angels. We are looking for any help the community can offer us from your […]
Where are art lessons offered in L-A?
ANSWER: Lewiston Adult Ed has multiple types of art classes for adults; call 207-784-2928 ext. 2. Other sources include YMCA of L-A at 207-795-4095; Auburn Adult and Community Education at 207-333-6661; and you can ask LA Arts at 207-782-7228 as they interact with many local artists. DEAR SUN SPOTS: Concerning the question about the local […]
Reader has Sugar Creek Gang books to donate
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Norway-Paris Kiwanis Club is lending a helping hand and providing toys to the families of needy children in Oxford County this holiday season. The Club has teamed up with the Christmas for Kids Program for the 2015 Christmas Parade. Kiwanis members will dress up as characters from the “Toy Story” movies […]
Roak Block residents seek Christmas tree ornaments
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you so much for your column. It is the thirst thing I read in the morning. I am looking for the person who owned “Sure Start” at 1339 Sabattus Street in Lewiston. I need to have him look at my car remote that he installed in my car. My phone number […]
Needs clothes dryer ducts and vent cleaned
ANSWER: Sun Spots found a lot of information about this type of cleaning, and according to Angie’s List, “Dryer vents can be professionally cleaned by an HVAC specialist and there are companies that specialize in cleaning ductwork and dryer vents. These professionals have the tools and training and reach deep into the dryer vent and […]
High school students encouraged to apply for Elks scholarship
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In the column published on Saturday, Nov. 7, it is stated that as of 2004 there was no photo available of the first Lewiston High School building. However, when conducting research for my most recent book, “Lewiston Politics in the Gilded Age,” I came across a photo that appears to be a […]