DEAR SUN SPOTS: I need the help of Sun Spotters. I’d like to have recommendations for available over-the-counter hearing aids. Google reviews are very positive, but I find you can’t always trust those as often-times they are very skewed to favor particular products. I have much more confidence in personal recommendations coming from Sun Spots Land.As […]
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Reader offers options for enjoying Somali food at Lewiston businesses
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the Feb. 20 Sun Spots, I am no expert in Somali cuisine, but I do live on Lisbon Street in Lewiston and have noticed, and recently enjoyed eating at, three establishments located very near each other on lower Lisbon Street: Sabans Cuisine, Naima Restaurant, and Heritage Restaurant. Also on lower Lisbon […]
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Working Together Lewiston/Auburn taking applications for home renovations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a volunteer with Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn and we are looking for homes to renovate this year. The nonprofit organization is supported entirely by contributions of time, labor, materials and money. We are dedicated to repairing the homes of those who, due to financial hardship, age and/or disability, cannot do the work […]
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USM department holding Health and Wellness Fair at Lewiston campus Thursday
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The University of Southern Maine Occupational Therapy Department is hosting a Health and Wellness Fair for the aging population Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lobby of USM’s Lewiston-Auburn Campus at 51 Westminster St. in Lewiston. The 18 topics include: medication management, transportation, safety awareness, mental health education, nutrition, […]
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Reader offers name of farm in Leeds as possible supplier of Amish cheese
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I saw the letter about where to find Amish cheese in the Feb. 19 Sun Spots. If your reader is referring to the Sonnetal cheese sold at Garden Spot Market, they can also find it, and other healthy items such as meats, breads and dairy products at Farmer’s Gate Market at 1313 […]
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Readers curious about Amish cheese and very crispy lettuce
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am hoping someone in Sun Spots Land knows where to find the delicious Amish cheese found during the summer at the Garden Spot Market at 170 Leeds Junction Road in Wales. I have checked Hannaford, Axis and Blackie’s, but this delicious cheese is nowhere to be found. — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: […]
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Lisbon food pantry serving all-you-can-eat buffet supper to fund programs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lisbon Area Christian Outreach Food Pantry is having an All-You-Can-Eat-Buffet Supper on Saturday from 4-6:30 p.m. at the MTM Center on School Street in Lisbon Falls. The menu includes soup, chowder and chili, salad, homemade bread and rolls, apple, pumpkin and cherry pies and beverages. Tickets are $13 per person in advance […]
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Public baked bean and brown bread supper planned at Auburn church
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be a baked bean supper at Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. in Auburn, on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The menu includes two kinds of beans, brown bread, coleslaw, red and brown hot dogs, assorted casseroles, assorted desserts and beverages. The cost is $9 for […]
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Auburn church hosting bean supper with entertainment on Saturday
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The United Methodist Church of Auburn will serve a bean supper at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. The menu will include baked beans, casseroles, hot dogs, coleslaw, breads, beverages and homemade pies. The Park Avenue Pickers will entertain at 4:30. For additional information, contact the church office at 782-3972. — Steve, Minot […]
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USM offers free balance classes
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The University of Southern Maine Occupational Therapy Department is offering an evidenced-based class designed to manage concern about falls. The class is titled “A Matter of Balance” and to be offered at the USM Lewiston-Auburn campus in Lewiston. The classes are scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursdays from March 21 […]