DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have lost a necklace made up of two gold chains with a cross on one and a Miraculous Medal on the other. I lost it Monday, Dec. 13, in the Lewiston-Auburn area, possibly at a parking lot. Please, if someone has found it, it would mean a great deal to me […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: If anyone in the community has uniforms from the Franco American War Veterans and American Legion Post 22, please return them to me. We have new members coming into our post who need the hats and uniforms. This request also includes the ladies’ auxiliaries for these two organizations. Please and thank you. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Thursday, Dec. 9, I was at Hannaford Pharmacy in Lewiston picking up a prescription. It was 3:48 p.m. according to my pharmacy receipt. I made no other stops and when I got home I did not have my wallet. Of value are my driver’s license, COVID vaccination card, and credit cards. I […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: New Beginnings Holiday Drive is gearing up again! For our 2021 Holiday Gift Drive, we need your help to create holiday care packages. You can help homeless youth at New Beginnings have a brighter holiday this year. Gift bags will be given to 100-plus youth in our shelter, transitional living, and outreach […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lewiston Housing Authority is looking for volunteer drivers to pick up groceries and pre-made lunches at local food pantries and deliver them to some of our residents throughout Lewiston. Anyone interested should contact me at 520-4608 or [email protected].  — Kelly, Lewiston ANSWER: Here is a way to make a difference in someone’s […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: If any readers are sending out Christmas cards this year, would you please drop an extra one in the mail? My step-father has Stage IV cancer and this will be his last Christmas. I want to try to make it a good one although his time is limited. The mailing address is […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have been unable to find “one pie squash” in the local grocery stores. I can find “one pie pumpkin,” but not the squash filling. I even looked online to see if I could order it. Someone on eBay is selling a 3-pack for $19.99 plus an additional $9.30 for shipping fees. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Compassionate Friends is a group for parents/grandparents/siblings who have lost a child/grandchild/sibling. The Lewiston Chapter of TCF will hold its annual Candle Lighting on Sunday, Dec.  12, at the East Auburn Baptist Church at 560 Park Ave. in Auburn. The Worldwide Candle Lighting is held the second Sunday of December each […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Franco-American Genealogical Society (MFGS) is offering the opportunity to purchase an affordable, meaningful gift for a special friend, family member, or even yourself this holiday season. You can skip the shipping deadlines and “out of stock” labels with a one-year membership gift certificate to MFGS. We have a great collection of […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to donate to local veterans’ projects. How can I find information what projects exist in Maine? I greatly enjoy Sun Spots.—No name, no town ANSWER: Here are two ideas, for starters: • Maine Veterans’ Homes is a good option (https://mainevets.org/, [email protected], 207-622-0075). They provide long-term care to veterans and eligible family […]