DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Maine Music Society is holding its fourth annual online auction from Nov. 6-17. Proceeds support the performances of the Maine Music Society Chorale, Orchestra and Chamber Singers. This is an easy and fun way to begin your holiday shopping or treat yourself! Offerings include one-week getaways, theater tickets, artwork, fashions, gift […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Once again, Paris Public Library will hold a much-needed community drive for knit and crocheted hats and mittens to warm our children’s heads and hands during our long, cold Maine winter. Last year we had a most successful drive thanks to Sun Spots and many generous needle crafters. We are hoping to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Have you heard when cranberry bread will be in stores again? Country Kitchen and Thomas have been two of the brands in the past that have this seasonal bread available in November. In this area at least, it seems it’s only available during November and December in limited markets. In the past, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Because of COVID, the Lewiston Armory has been closed to senior citizens but has now reopened for bridge on Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m. We would like to make everyone aware of this so they can participate if they are interested. All bridge players are welcome and a partner is guaranteed. All […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In answer to a reader’s question about rosemary, I have wintered it successfully for many years. I have multiple plants, one that I have had for over a decade. I keep them for the winter in a west or east window in a room that is heated to 50 to 55 degrees. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston Senior Center at the Lewiston Armory is now open. Starting Nov. 10, on Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-noon, we will be playing and teaching Mahjong. We will have tables for anyone that already knows how to play and just needs other people to play the game. We will also be teaching […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I need a strong, energetic person to complete and organize our garage, take down or close the Intex pool, and bring the outdoor furniture and table into the garage. You will be compensated.  If interested, please contact me at [email protected]. — Chrissy, Lewiston ANSWER: This looks like a job for an area handyman […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Where can I rent a rug shampooer in the Lewiston area? I can’t afford a professional service. — Colette, Lewiston ANSWER: According to my Rolodex, you can rent a Bissell shampooer for $29.99 for 24 hours, or for $39.99 for 48 hours at these locations: Lowe’s, 650 Turner St., Auburn, 207-514-2300. Aubuchon, 572 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Anderson Staples Post No. 112 of Oxford will hold a flag retirement ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15. Used American flags can be dropped off that morning or left in the metal container outside the front door at 169 King St. Visitors are welcome. Contact Howie at 539-2372 with questions. — Howie, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Once again we rely on Sun Spots for answers. Other cities that do not have this feature in their paper must envy the Lewiston Sun Journal area. We have many pair of eyeglasses with cases that we no longer use. Is there a location that we can drop them off? — Don, Lewiston […]