DEAR SUN SPOTS: My son goes to Bates College and his uncle was telling him about the mythical Birdman Sandwich. We looked it up and found your column. My brother-in-law, Andy made it for my son recently as he visited him in Massachusetts on his way back to Bates. Andy decided to make a video […]
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Reader advises that plowing snow across any public way is illegal
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the answer you gave to the reader whose neighbor was pushing snow across the road into her front yard, I wanted to add that it is indeed illegal to push snow across any public way maintained by the city or town. It doesn’t have to be left in the road/street. If […]
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Homeowner seeks advice on neighbor plowing snow on private property
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there a law in Maine that people should not plow snow across a road? We have a neighbor that always plows his driveway right across the road onto our front lawn. I realize that towns own land right next to a road, but now that we have more snow he is […]
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Sun Spots Rolodex saves the day for repairs to stove, microwave
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You did it again! Thank you so much for the appliance repair listings. Brown’s Appliance was just here during the latest storm and repaired my stove and microwave. I thought I’d have to get the microwave replaced. He was very knowledgeable and the cost was reasonable. I will call them again if […]
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Seamstresses around Androscoggin County in big demand lately
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. […]