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 […]
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Sun Spotter adds to Sun Spots Christmas book list
DEAR SUN SPOTS: What a delightful list of Christmas stories in the Dec. 15 Sun Spots. So many authors you listed are among my favorites, too. My Number One favorite Christmas author is Richard Paul Evans. Every Christmas he turns out a lovely uplifting story. My very favorite ever was “The Mistletoe Promise.” Another author […]
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List of Christmas-themed books suggested for holiday reading
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 […]
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Web address for Tommy’s Feral Felines has info on location and donations
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 […]
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Reader looking for descendants of two doctors who practiced in Lewiston
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 […]
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Christmas Meowy Miracles to benefit Tommy’s Feral Felines this weekend
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 […]
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Holiday fair at Sixth Street Congregational Church set for Saturday
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Sixth Street Congregational Church at 109 Sixth St. in Auburn will have a Holiday Fair on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be craft items, a white elephant table, and baked goods. Lunch will be available. For more information, contact Betty at 576-1331 or Cynthia at […]
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Readers inquire about clock repair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m appealing to the French population in our readership area. My grandmother on my father’s side of the family (French) made a rice and brown sugar dessert that was great. The few relatives still with us remember it and have even made it, but the recipe was never written down. Would anyone […]
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Montello Heights Open House, craft fairs, bake sales set for December
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Montello Heights is holding an annual Open House for the community, family and friends from 1-3 p.m. Saturday. There will be a bake sale, crafts for kids, entertainment and refreshments. Please stop in for a visit! — Jennifer, activities director Montello Heights Retirement Community, Lewiston ANSWER: This is such a busy weekend […]
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Nutrition Center expresses thanks and requests donations for the hungry
DEAR SUN SPOTS: It has been a little over a month since our beloved community of Lewiston-Auburn was forever changed by the tragedy on Oct. 25. Every day since, we have experienced grief, heartbreak and the many ripple effects that such an event creates. We have also witnessed our community come together with tenderness and […]