DEAR SUN SPOTS: The University of Southern Maine Occupational Therapy Department is hosting a Health and Wellness Fair for the aging population on Thursday, Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lobby of the USM Lewiston-Auburn Campus at 51 Westminster St. in Lewiston. The eighteen topics presented include: medication management, transportation, safety […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to remind everyone of this great idea to help community members. I am always heartened by how this community comes together to help their neighbors, particularly most recently. I would like to let people know about another great way to help. The program is called Lasagna Love. It’s simple. You […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Rumford Senior Citizens is sponsoring a trip to Virginia Beach on April 21-27. We are looking for 10 more people to fill the bus. The cost is $959 plus tips. We have had had good luck in the past when Sun Spots gets the word out so people can join our […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Retired Educators’ Association is offering a $2,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior who lives in Androscoggin County and is going  to college and planning to enter the field of education. The scholarship is awarded based on scholarship, citizenship and need. All candidates must complete and submit the following […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Mexico Congregational Church, UCC (the “Green Church”) at 163 Main St. in Mexico, is planning a “Sweets for Your Sweetie” sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10. The sale is to feature baked items, candy, fudge and other goodies, all with a Valentine’s Day theme. The event is […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: That was an interesting article in this past Sunday’s newspaper by Kay Neufeld about the solar eclipse. Will Lewiston-Auburn see any effect of the April 8 solar eclipse? — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: For all things eclipse go to the Eclipse 2024 webpage at https://eclipse2024.org/eclipse-cities/city/18987.html to see what is expected to happen […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Are Dick’s Restaurant in Mexico and McDonald’s in Rumford open yet after the damage from the December flood? Would Sun Spots be so kind as to find out when they will reopen? It would be greatly appreciated. — Dennis, Rumford ANSWER: According to the restaurant’s owner, Pam, Dick’s should be open Thursday! […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was delighted to see a wonderful article in the B-Section on Sunday (Jan. 29) under EATS written by Aimsel Ponti of Portland Press Herald featuring the Station Grill in Lewiston. I just had the pleasure of dining there with my two new neighbors. We were there for breakfast and I must […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union will hold a Craft De-Stash Bash on Saturday, March 30, from 9 a.m. to  2 p.m. at the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in Auburn. We’re inviting crafters who want to declutter your stash of surplus craft supplies to sell at this fun event. A 6-foot table […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You have been so helpful in the past, and I’m very grateful. Can you answer some questions about feeding wildlife in winter, please?My barn is home to feral cats this time of year, all ages judging from the paw prints. Is it OK to leave a bowl of dry cat food on […]