DEAR SUN SPOTS: The North Parish Tree Farm in Turner was closed last year when my family went to get a Christmas tree. Do you know if they’ll be open this year, and if not, where is there another good place to go where my grandchildren and I can cut down a tree? It’s a […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Since moving to Maine a few weeks ago, I’d like to spend more time outdoors. It would be great if other Sun Spots readers shared their favorite nature reserves and historic sites within the Lewiston and Auburn area. — Joaquin, no town ANSWER: OK, Sun Spotters! Here’s your chance to shine by […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My landlord doesn’t have recycling bins. Is there a place in town where I can bring my recycling? — No name, no town ANSWER: Have you talked to your landlord about this? According to the City’s municipal code under sec. 44-29. Duties of landlords: “Every owner of rental property shall provide his […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Excelsior Grange Christmas Fair will be held at the Grange Hall at 446 Harris Hill Road, in Poland on Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be crafters, door prizes, raffles, baked goods, wreaths and takeout lunch featuring your choice of beef stew, chili or corn chowder, and dessert. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My grandfather and grandmother love to go to the annual FEZtival of Trees in Lewiston but are very concerned about getting COVID-19 despite having their vaccines and boosters. Do you know if they are requiring everyone to wear masks and stay socially distant? — Betty, Lewiston ANSWER: According to the Facebook page […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you have names of persons or businesses that remove snow from a driveway and will use the owner’s snow blower? Snow removal from doorsteps is also needed. — No name, Auburn ANSWER: This question is very much top-of-mind during these days leading up to winter. The snow does come every year, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a Weslo Cadence 880 treadmill in good working condition. I no longer use it and it’s free for the taking. Call 225-3545 in the afternoon. — No name, no town ANSWER: I bet this will be scooped up in no time. While I’m thinking of it, I want to gently […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The United Methodist Church of Auburn is holding a Fall Fair on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is located at 439 Park Ave. Items for sale will include toys, books, white elephant items, crafts, take-out meals of mac and cheese, Chinese pie, sweet and sour chicken, homemade bread […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m hoping you and your readers can help me locate a leather artisan to sew a leather change purse like the one I’m using. The one I have now is worn beyond repair. — Emily, Auburn ANSWER: Call Maurice Pelletier in Lewiston at 312-9624. He is your man for the job. Maurice […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My sister and I, along with our dad, go to St. Peter’s Cemetery to put flowers at family resting places. . . . (Recently) stones were broken and pushed over randomly throughout the entire cemetery. It made me want to cry. Each plot is owned, so it is up to the families […]