The following negatives are available: Edward Little High School class of 1941 negatives of photos taken in 1976,1986, and 1989; ELHS class of 1942 (unknown year photo was taken, but most likely in the ’90s); ELHS class of 1946 negatives of photos taken in 1991,1994,1976, 2001; Lewiston High School class of 1953 (taken in unknown […]
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North Turner church wants cardboard take-out containers for public barbecue
We need, however, to stop using styrofoam to-go containers and are hoping there might be a local business that offers the new cardboard kind. We don’t like using the styrofoam because of obvious environmental concerns. If anyone has any information, we would truly appreciate having it. Hope to see everyone at the barbecue! Thanks very […]
Friends of Pettingill seeking donations for yard sale
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A few years ago you got permission to print a potato salad recipe from “Cooking Down East” by Marjorie Standish. Can you please reprint it? Thanks! — No Name, Auburn. ANSWER: Here it is. Can’t wait to try it. Best Potato Salad Pare and cook eight medium potatoes. Drain and cool enough […]
Late-1700s barn needs to be torn down
ANSWER: Let us know if you are contacted by someone who does this type of work. Good luck with your project! DEAR SUN SPOTS: On July 24, 2015, wholesale oil was $1.655 per gallon and gas was $1.852 per gallon. The retail price that day was $2.689 for gas and $1.899 for oil. Could Sun […]
Reader seeks silver corn in Lewiston
ANSWER: Sun Spots called a few local farms and did not find any that are selling native all-white corn, which is known as silver corn. Perhaps some of our readers know where it can be bought locally and will write in to let us know. Good luck! HI SUN SPOTS: We read all the information […]
Donate blankets for these whinnying ninnies
Yes, there’s a lot of “rescuing” going on here, which brings us to this question: Do any of your NEIGHborly readers (we ponies can be punny!) have any winter blankets (for both miniature and full-size horses), fly masks, equine boots, saddle pads, breast plates, saddles, bridles, reins, wagon wheels, manure rakes, etc., that they can’t […]
Foreign exchange student program information sought
ANSWER: Sun Spots recently published information about the Fresh Air program. For more information, contact Katrina Cash-Staley at 207-583-7609 or visit www.freshair.org/. DEAR SUN SPOTS: You have had readers write in and ask for help regarding health insurance as they find the forms to fill out and even where to go and ask questions daunting. […]
Reader has toiletry items to donate to nonprofits/shelters in LA
ANSWER: There are several nonprofit organizations that accept new toiletry items including: Safe Voices, 484 Main St., Lewiston, 207-782-1785; Tree Street Youth, 144 Howe St., Lewiston, 207-577-6386; Trinity Jubilee Center, 247 Bates St., Lewiston, 207-782-5700; Arbor House, CMMC, Main St., Lewiston, 207-795-2691; The Root Cellar, 89 Birch St., Lewiston, 207-782-3659; New Beginnings Community Services, 245 […]
‘The Last Alaskans’ quinoa bread recipe sought
ANSWER: Cindy Lewis is the person who made the quinoa bread on that show. Sun Spots is waiting for a response from the show for the recipe. In the meantime, you can try this similar recipe. Yeast-Free Quinoa Bread 2 cups toasted quinoa flour1 cup sorghum flour1 cup tapioca starch2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking […]
Natural stepping stones for garden path sought
ANSWER: Sun Spots spoke to staff at two local businesses that both sell stepping stones made from natural stone. Both sell products that are sold by the pallet, by the pound or individually, but you need to visit the stores to see if the stones you want can be purchased individually. Visit Gagne & Son […]