DEAR SUNSPOTS: I know you have printed this information probably a million and one times. However, would you be so kind as to print it one more time? I’m looking for the contact information to add names to the monuments in Veterans Memorial Park on Main Street in Lewiston. I truly appreciate your help, again! — […]
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Mexico church trustees thankful for paint campaign donations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This letter is to thank members of our community who have sent generous donations to the Painting Fund Campaign at Mexico Congregational Church. We know that the “Green Church” with its unique color and beautiful stained glass windows serves as a landmark for the town. We are pleased to have its shakes […]
Foss Mansion tour scheduled for January
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are offering everyone a chance to learn all about the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in Auburn. This is an opportunity to see everything from the World War II era dance room in the attic to the original century-old whole house vacuum motor in the cellar, and everything in between. […]
Former Sun Journal employee sends 50th anniversary congrats
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Happy 50th anniversary to you, Sun Spots! I remember Barbara Clune. My husband and I both worked for the Sun Journal when it was two daily papers. The Costello family (Jim, Sr.) was our boss, and my family, including our daughter, grandson, and his grandfather all worked at the paper. My husband, […]
Large donation of adult diapers offered free at Trinity Jubilee Center
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Resource Center at the Trinity Jubilee Center recently received a large donation of adult diapers in many sizes. We would love to make these available for free to anyone in need. Please come to our office at 53 Spruce St. between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday thru Friday. We will […]
Free packages of COVID-19 test kits available by ordering online
DEAR SUN SPOTS: How can I order the free COVID-19 tests that are being sent out in packages of five? — Doreen, no town ANSWER: Go to https://accesscovidtests.org/ and put in your ZIP code. It’s easy and each household can get the package of five each month. You’ll get a text verification with an order […]
Information wanted on deceased Livermore Falls resident
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is it possible to find an obituary of a person deceased late in 1958 or the first week in January 1959? He was called Stan and once I saw Stamford so this could mean his first name was Stanley or Stanford or his last name was Stamford. He had a farm in […]
Angel ornament crafter showing creations Saturday in Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is in response to Rose of Lewiston (Dec. 12 Sun Spots) who was looking for the maker of the angel ornaments. I rented a craft table at the Oak Hill Middle School and the lady that made the ornaments had a table across from mine. The craft fair was put on […]
Hartford readers offers extensive collection of Ghandi books
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In the 1960s, I began studying the writings of Mahatma Gandhi who seemed to make more sense than other philosophers and teachers. By 1970 I started to import these books from India, and soon offered them for sale. Buyers were scarce, but profit was never the point since I developed a career […]
Seeking maker of angel wing ornaments from ELHS craft fair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Saturday, Nov. 19, my sister went to the Edward Little High School Christmas Fair where she found two beautiful Christmas ornaments. The one she gave me is green with angel wings and reads, “I have an angel in heaven, I call him my husband.” I have been so touched by it. […]