DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thanks for a great column. I have been reading letters and commits in your column on the easiest way to clean windows. May I add what I do? A few years ago I was complaining to my boss about how hard it was to keep my windows clean and free of streaks. […]
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Old canvas shoes wanted at LA Arts
DEAR SUN SPOTS READERS: LA Arts would like your shoes! We are looking for canvas shoes of any size, color or condition. They will be used for an installation in one of our upcoming art walks. If you would like to donate, please contact me or drop your shoes off at LA Arts, 221 Lisbon […]
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Information about L-A in Civil War sought
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am a volunteer instructor for the University of Southern Maine’s Senior College, focusing on Maine in the Civil War. I am interested in putting together a class on Lewiston-Auburn’s role, both at home and in the war zone. Previously, I’ve found resources are scarce, and a few who might have information […]
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Power washing of vinyl siding needed
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In the past, you have been very helpful answering our questions, so here we are again requesting information. We are wondering if there is anyone in Franklin or Androscoggin counties doing business power washing vinyl siding. Our home is 10 years old, and we are getting a lot of smoke and dirt […]
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Museum seeks Jazz Age photos
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Museum L-A continues its three-year “Power of Music” series with “The Roaring 20s to Swing,” opening on Saturday, June 15. This exhibit will cover one of the most fascinating historical times in America (1915 to 1949), when jazz emerged as the first national musical movement and spread throughout the country. The rise […]
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Breath-testing device may diagnose illness
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have heard that a person’s hair can be tested and tell all sorts of things about the body. I have been wondering if there is a hair home test that will reveal what vitamins a person is lacking or overdoing. A few weeks ago there was an interview on TV (can’t […]
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Humidity affects contrail staying power
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone know what the long white lines that airplanes are leaving behind in the sky are? These lines eventually expand into what looks like a hazy white fog that covers the whole sky. I’ve counted nine planes all in the sky together flying the same way, side by side. I know […]
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Photos of old Eddy’s Drive-In sought
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My father-in-law, Norm Vallee, originally opened the business now known as the Village Inn Restaurant in Auburn in 1963 as Eddy’s Drive-In Diner in the existing building and location. Although he now spends his winters in Florida, Norm just can’t bring himself to fully retire during his months home in Lewiston. He […]
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Correction: Papa John’s fundraiser May 6-7
A Sun Spots item published on Page C15 on April 27 should have said Papa John’s food drive to benefit Good Shepherd Food-Bank will be May 6 and 7. People who donate three or more items at locations in Bangor, Biddeford, Brunswick, Lewiston, Portland and Waterville will get a free pizza. The information was incorrectly […]
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Collect cans for Haitian orphans
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are very grateful for your help in promoting our annual fundraiser. Catholic Financial Life, formerly Union Saint-Jean-Baptiste Chapter Ste. Croix No. 413, is inviting area residents to join them in our annual family bottle drive to benefit Fr. Marc Boisvert’s Hope Village in Haiti. Free The Kids.org is a nonprofit organization […]