DEAR SUN SPOTS: I hope you can help me. Would you find out from the city of Lewiston if there is any reason why there is no turning light on Cedar and Lincoln streets either coming from New Auburn or from the Lewiston side? I have sat through as many as three lights waiting for […]
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Potential patient curious about credentials
DEAR SUN SPOTS: If I remember correctly, earlier this fall you mentioned Cosmetic Enhancement as a dermatologist coming once a week to 35 Vernon St., Auburn . I visited their website and their office in Auburn. From what I can see they are D.O.s (doctors of osteopathy) at a spa in Portland, and not dermatologists. […]
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Some students embrace dress code
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are, indeed, a sunny spot in our day! Thank you for all you do. There was an article in the Sun Journal at the beginning of the school year about a high school or middle school in the Jay-Livermore area. Their principal developed a code of conduct for the students, which […]
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Recycling rules, numbers explained
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m hoping you can help answer this question. Our town recently adopted single-stream recycling, which is a great thing. The community can now recycle all plastics numbered 1–7. However, my recent efforts to recycle meat trays with recycling symbol 6 and the yellow plastic bag that my newspaper arrives in, which bears […]
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Name ‘St. Jude’ leads to confusion
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Last year you had a column stating fronts of old Christmas cards could be sent to St. Jude’s. I recently sent a small donation to St. Jude, and then a couple of days ago I received a Christmas ornament that looked as if it was made from a Christmas card. I would […]
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Limited heating assistance is available
HEATING ASSISTANCE: Recently Sun Spots has gotten several letters from readers who are struggling to pay for heat and are asking for assistance. Sun Spots wants to help, but she cannot print requests for funds from individuals, only charities. However, she can provide some information about where readers can go for help. For answers, she […]
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Mystery DJ at Dunkin’ Donuts sought
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for two pieces of information. First, do you know who the person was — I believe a DJ — who had a blue show car and played music from the trunk in the parking lot of the Dunkin’ Donuts across from CMMC? Second, members of the Winthrop High School […]
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Mother of twins looking for club
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you or any of your readers know if there is a group called Mothers of Twins in the Lewiston-Auburn-Sabattus area that gets together to discuss and share things about your children with others? It would be helpful to get pointers on what other children do on a daily basis, such as […]
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Reader looking for snowglobe repair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thanks for your great column. You surely help a lot of folks in your readership and beyond. I have a beautiful snow globe that is many years old and the water is turning dark. I would love to find someone who knows how to replace the water or could do this for […]
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Memories sought for history projects
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Before the opening of Poland Community School in 1954, there were more than 20 one-room schoolhouses in the town of Poland. Rose Aikman of the Poland Historical Society is putting together a pictorial history for a presentation: School Days — Remember When. She is seeking scholars with memories of their attendance (and/or […]