DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin River Watershed Council is presenting a virtual (ZOOM) workshop on plastics pollution on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. The Global Plastics Problem: From Rivers to Oceans to Solutions — While plastics pollution of our oceans gets the most publicity, it is also impacting our rivers and streams. Learn more […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thomas Memorial Baptist Church is planning a trick-or-treat drive-thru from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, at 62 Strawberry Ave. in Lewiston. All are welcome to come and enjoy the treats. Thank you, Sun Spots, for all the community events and help you post every day. — No name, Lewiston […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Years ago, in Lewiston, the sidewalk curbs were painted yellow at intersections to indicate “no parking” zones because the intersection created a blind spot for oncoming traffic. Today, many of the sidewalk intersections have been made Americans with Disabilities Act accessible by removing the curbing and creating a gradual slope for ease […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Addressing the request for where to donate used furniture: The Prince of Peace Catholic parish church bulletin featured a request for such items for Father Sevigny’s ministry. More details can be found on their website where you can find a copy of that particular bulletin. The number to call is listed there. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please post again seamstresses, people who do alterations to clothing in the Auburn area and beyond. Thank you. — No name, no town ANSWER: In the Rolodex, we have Sue Roebuck, Mom the Mender, on Upper Street in Turner. Her number is 754-6558. There is also LA Clean & Spin/John’s Clean & […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a half cord of hardwood for the taking, cut and seasoned. Perfect for fireplaces and woodstoves. Must be picked up. Call 207-783-2457. — No name, no town DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a 23-inch Vizio TV with remote and a 31-inch Insignia TV with remote that I would like to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found this article in the archives stating that the brothers reported missing and feared drowned in 1924 did, in fact, drown in the Androscoggin River: Oct. 7, 1924, Page 1, Sun-Journal at Sun Journal (newspapers.com). — Roger, Greene  ANSWER: Thank you for following up on this, Roger. A Lewiston man had […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am hoping that someone out there in Sun Spots land would have a box or two of old Mother Earth News magazines stashed away in the garage that might like a new home. I have read the only one available from my local library and I inquired about any from other […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the article in Looking Back 100 years ago in the paper dated 10/7/2024. It was about two brothers who went missing around the Androscoggin River in 1924. At the end of the article, they said they sent out search parties to look for them, but at the end of the article […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: As fall rolls in and winter takes over, the coming months are filled with plenty of family, joy and excitement as we head into the giving season, and Bolster Heights is no different. We always receive generous support from the community to ensure that our residents have a wonderful holiday. Each year […]