DEAR SUN SPOTS: Boy Scout Troop 121 will again pick up Christmas trees in Lewiston and Auburn. While the cities provide locations for free tree disposal, they no longer collect the trees at curbside. For a minimum donation of $5, the Scouts will pick up Christmas trees on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 6 and 7. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to begin researching the possibility of living in another country after November 2024.Can anyone point out objective sources to learn about the qualities of life in other countries such as the cost of living, crime statistics, health care, cultural life, political leadership, weather, expat acceptance, wildlife, and climate change […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is everything OK? We noticed there were a couple of your columns missing at the end of last week! Did the storm knock you out of commission? Only temporarily, we hope! — Leslie, no town ANSWER: Thanks for checking on me! The storm of last week certainly caused some technical difficulties for […]

DEAR SUNSPOTS: I know you have printed this information many times. However, would you be so kind as to print it again? I’m looking for contact information to add names to the monuments in Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston. I’ve been meaning to do this for quite some time and now I have it on […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: With all the talk about eggs in Sun Spots lately, I’m wondering if another reader in Sun Spots Land has hens and sells eggs. I would love to purchase some and would be a regular customer needing two dozen every week. Sadly, the person who used to sell eggs to me had […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Every year you suggest Christmas-themed books. I’ve been watching for your recommendations this year and hope you still will do it. I’ve read every one you’ve suggested and am so glad you do this. — Eva, no town ANSWER: Thanks for reminding me. Let’s get right to that! There’s nothing like a […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was not able to get the link to work for Tommy’s Feral Felines (Dec. 12 Sun Spots). Thank you for checking. — Lew, no town ANSWER: I investigated the issue and the organization is in the process of recreating its website. You can go here: https://www.tommysferalfelinefriends.com/ and get the physical address […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m trying to reach any descendants of Dr. George Desaulniers and Dr. Lucy O’Connell who lived and practiced in Lewiston from the 1920s to 1950s. My grandmother worked for Dr. O’Connell in the 1920s. She had something I think her grandchildren or great-grandchildren might like to have. I know their daughter lived […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is a reminder that Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends’ Christmas Meowy Miracles Bake Sale and Bottle Drive will take place in front of Family Dollar, 11 Middle Road in Sabattus on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are looking for bakers and baked goods for this fundraiser. Join […]