DEAR SUN SPOTS: I bought a tanning package at Madison’s Tanning and Day Spa in Lisbon for $70 at the beginning of October. I called several times to make an appointment and only got an answering machine. I left a message each time and finally someone called me back mid-October and said that she was […]
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Spouses want veterans’ names added to memorial
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In a recent online article in the Sun Journal I read about the Veterans Memorial. My wife, Muriel Peck (nee LeBel), was only 20 years of age when she volunteered for the WAVES in World War II (1942). It was noted by the Navy recruiter in Lewiston that he was the first […]
Reader requests information on L-A railroad
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am writing a history of the Lewiston & Auburn Railroad, better known as the Grand Trunk Depot on Lincoln Street, and the track that went out to Lewiston Junction in Auburn. This was the route that many people took to and from Quebec. I would like to hear from readers who […]
Search for sheet music leads to Internet
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I read your column everyday and enjoy it very much. What I would like is to find the sheet music to “Angels Among Us.” I have searched and searched and can’t seem to find it anywhere. I would like my nephew and family to sing it for me if I can find […]
Homeless teens could use some holiday cheer
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There are many youth experiencing homelessness at Lewiston High School and in the greater L-A community. LHS faculty and staff are gathering gifts for more than 100 of these young people this holiday season. Gifts from individuals, groups and businesses will help these youth know they are being cheered on by their […]
End of year good time to assess record-keeping
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there a business, school or individual one can hire to set up a filing system in one’s own home for keeping records for their personal use, separating outdated material no longer needed to be kept and may be thrown out, including outdated bills, etc. If so, please phone 782-5802. Thank you, […]
Search for dry ice leads to three locations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are planning to send a package to my son in Oregon. Where can we buy dry ice in the Rumford, Lewiston or Auburn area? Please call Mary at 364-7018. Thank you. — Mary, No Town ANSWER: Sun Spots didn’t find a supplier in the Lewiston-Auburn or Rumford region. She did find […]
Holy Family alumni explore idea of reunion
DEAR SUN SPOTS: An idea has been tossed around about possibly holding a reunion of folks who received their grammar school education at Holy Family School on Sabattus Street in Lewiston. We would like to know just what kind of interest is out there. A tentative date of September 2010 has been suggested. Do you […]
Old-fashioned Christmas gathering at Norlands
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’d greatly appreciate your help to let Sun Journal readers know about an upcoming event at Norlands. On Saturday, Dec. 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Norlands Living History Center will be hosting the Children’s Hour, an interactive Christmas celebration. Activities will include 19th-century parlor games, storytelling and holiday readings from […]
Visitors encouraged to attend holiday craft fairs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for placing our information about wanting crafters for our show in your column. We received a number of calls. We are once again looking for your assistance. We would like to let everyone know that our craft show will be Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the […]