DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for a basic seamstress in the Auburn or Lewiston area, someone who can alter basic items, nothing formal. — Michael, no town DEAR SUN SPOTS: I need names and phone numbers for seamstresses in the Lewiston area. I trust you have some in your extensive data base. — No […]
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What became of much-liked traffic light?
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a question about the removal of the traffic light at the intersection of Park Avenue and Mount Auburn Avenue. The light eliminated some of the traffic problems at that location. One week it was there and now it is gone.—Nancy, Mechanic Falls ANSWER: This question was answered back in November, […]
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Wiseman Bridge named for Lewiston’s first mayor of Canadian heritage
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There’s an old, arched bridge on Chestnut Street in Lewiston that crosses one of the canals. I noticed today that it is called Wiseman Bridge. Who was Wiseman? — Steve, no town ANSWER: In March 2014, Sun Journal freelancer Dave Sargent wrote a thorough, fascinating story about this historic bridge and the […]
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Reader wants to find driver who lost item from truck in Lewiston
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Thursday, Jan. 6, I was driving in Lewiston on Pleasant Street from Webber Avenue and an item fell off the back of a white truck turning from Pleasant Street onto South Avenue. I picked up the item and was not able to find him by the time I got back into […]
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Danville Junction Grange offering takeout-only supper as fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The monthly bean suppers at Danville Junction Grange have been popular with Sun Spots readers for many years. However, with COVID-19 ramping up, we are unable to provide these so we are doing the next best thing. On Saturday, Jan. 22, we will hold a takeout-only bean and casserole supper, the proceeds […]
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Nursing home resident needs EZ grip puzzles for therapy, enjoyment
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I work at Montello Manor and we have a resident who loves to do puzzles. She has arthritis and needs the EZ grip puzzles. She has done all the puzzles we have. If any of your readers have EZ grip puzzles they are no longer using, I know she would love them. […]
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One hunts for lost reading glasses as another locates online deals for new eyewear
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I lost a pair of reading glasses on Jan. 4, either in BJ’s or in the parking lot in Auburn. If anyone finds them, please call 897-5458 and leave a message so I can come pick them up. Thank you, Sun Spots, for what you do. — Tim, Fayette ANSWER: I hope […]
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Lewiston Housing agency calling for volunteer delivery drivers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lewiston Housing is looking for volunteers to help pick up groceries and premade meals at local pantries and deliver to several of our housing sites throughout Lewiston. A car and valid driver’s license are required. Please contact me at [email protected] or 520-4608 for more details. — Kelly, Lewiston ANSWER: If you have […]
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Lewiston pet food pantry accepts donations, helps those in need
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A few months ago, I needed help feeding my kitties and turned to the pet food pantry. Now we’re doing better and I feel good about being able to make a donation of kitty food to the organization. I want to remind readers with pets about the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society’s Fetchin’ […]
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Christmas trees welcome at Bowdoinham wildlife rehab center
DEAR SUN SPOTS: If anyone is still interested in disposing of their all-natural Christmas tree, I saw that Wilderness Miracles Wildlife Rehab in Bowdoinham (720-0074) will pick it up for their porcupines. Also, please remember that the nonprofit can use donations of all sorts. They have an Amazon Wish List online at https://tinyurl.com/2uhd9xjc with specific items […]