DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are a senior couple looking for someone to snowplow and snowblow our two driveways and paths on our property. Is there a service like this in the Lewiston area? — No name, no town ANSWER: I edited your letter a tad because you included some personal information you don’t want to […]
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Reader shares her experience with solar panels
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the Jan. 24 inquiry about solar panels, I’m happy to share what we’ve learned. As you stated, Ms. Sun Spots, Efficiency Maine and the U.S. Department of Energy websites are great places to start. We also “Googled” “solar panels” (which led us to “microinverters”), and “solar installers near me.” Energy […]
Sun Spots: Reader seeks help locating keys lost in Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I lost a set of eight or so keys on a carabiner clip Friday evening, Jan. 17. When retracing my steps, I realize I could have dropped them in the parking lot of the strip mall on Center Street in Auburn, near El Tequila Mexican Restaurant, the Andwell Hospice Thrift Store and […]
Reader requests information from those who have installed solar panels
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Would you please ask your readers if they could share information about solar panels? Someone came to my house and the program they offer looks very good, but I don’t know anyone with solar panels and I would like more information, such as what customers like about them or not. More details […]
SHAREcenter opens up in new location
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Jan. 21, the SHAREcenter opened at our new location to members only at the Market Place Mall at 675 Main St. in Lewiston, next door to Fueled by Nutrition. We still do not have our big sign up on the building so look for the sign above our shop that still […]
Reader looking for Braille cribbage board
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am in search of someone who can make a custom cribbage board for a blind friend. It needs to be in a spiral design, with “eyelet rivets” on all the holes. I have a board that the maker can view to see what I have in mind. Additionally, is there anyone […]
Reader would like to trade a Yamaha keyboard for an acoustic piano
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to ask if anyone is willing to trade a Yamaha keyboard for an acoustic piano. Please email me at [email protected]. — Sharon, no town ANSWER: You never know what can happen in Sun Spots Land! Let us know. DEAR SUN SPOTS: In this bitter cold, people are grateful for a […]
Sun Spots: Library at Lewiston High School seeks yearbooks
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The library at Lewiston High School is looking for copies of the 1964 and 1965 yearbooks. They will be added to the archives at the school and the Lewiston Public Library. Please contact [email protected] or call 207-795-4100 if you have a copy you are willing to donate.—Marissa, no town ANSWER: I bet […]
Library at Lewiston High School seeks yearbooks
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The library at Lewiston High School is looking for copies of the 1964 and 1965 yearbooks. They will be added to the archives at the school and the Lewiston Public Library. Please contact [email protected] or call 207-795-4100 if you have a copy you are willing to donate.—Marissa, no town ANSWER: I bet […]
Searching for someone who can monogram a stuffed bunny
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for a person or business that can monogram birth information onto the ears of a stuffed rabbit. I’m looking forward to reading responses in the column. — Emily, no town ANSWER: This is an unusual request but I’m sure someone in Sun Spots Land will be able to help you. […]