DEAR SUN SPOTS: The AMVETS Auxiliary of New Gloucester is sponsoring a corned beef supper March 13 at the hall in New Gloucester. This is to raise money for veterans’ needs. For any questions, contact Bea at 926-4489. — Beatrice Libby DEAR SUN SPOTS: The 2010 Hartford Annual Tea Party will take place Saturday, April […]
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Neighbors offer to help neighbors in Jay, Livermore
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Tri-Town Community Action Group, in cooperation with the Maine State Police, would like to offer a service to the tri-town area of Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls, called Neighbors Helping Neighbors. We are here to help anyone who lives alone, including the elderly, those who are wheelchair bound, and those with […]
Former governor not moving to Florida
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Angus King has been on TV recently promoting windmills. We have heard once he was no longer governor he changed his residency to another state, Florida, where they have no state income taxes. Is this really the case or is this just a rumor? Thank you. — P.W., Auburn ANSWER: It is […]
Veggies by Day musician loses prized guitar
DEAR SUN SPOTS: An unfortunate, odd incident happened to my good friend, Donald Hebert. Don is the produce manager for Shaw’s in Auburn, and is the lead vocalist of the popular local band Veggies by Day. He is very well-known in the community, and the nicest, friendliest guy you would ever meet, born and raised […]
Sweepstakes required to follow each state’s laws
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am hoping you can help me since I have no idea where to turn to get the answer. It seems like every time I come across a contest/sweepstakes I am excited about lately, it is void in Maine. I’d never in my life seen void in Maine on anything, but now […]
Restaurants reluctant to reveal their recipes
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for a recipe for deep-fried scallops like we get at Rowe’s takeout in Dixfield and many other seafood restaurants in Maine. It is crunchy, and it looks like they use corn meal? It is really good, and in the winter I like to cook them at home but they […]
Football game story most likely urban legend
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The tale written below aroused my curiosity, and its validity came into question. If the story has any credence, one would think it saw print, here in Lewiston or where it allegedly occurred — Massachusetts. Around 1954-1955 a ragtag football team from in and around Lewiston journeyed to a large prison in […]
Knitter broke borrowed needles, needs new ones
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have enjoyed this column for years, and now it is my turn to write. Against my better judgment, I borrowed a set of double-pointed knitting needles from a friend, and (you guessed it!) one broke. They are older needles, made of a kind of plastic material and are unusual because they […]
Local group collecting for troops overseas
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am spearheading a group of local TD Bank employees who are collecting donations to send care packages to the troops stationed overseas. I would like the help of your readers to make this collection drive a success. Anyone can drop off donations at any TD Bank location within the Lewiston-Auburn region […]
Local groups announce upcoming events
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Edward Little Music Association will be holding a spaghetti supper and silent auction on Saturday, March 27, at the Auburn Middle School. We are currently looking for area businesses and vendors to donate items to the silent auction. The auction is always a big success and a large fundraiser for the […]