DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Edward Little High School Reunion Committee for the Class of 1955 has decided to postpone our reunion until next year. Class members will receive more information in the spring of 2021. If you have not received any information about our reunion already then you may not be on our current list […]
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Youth-size face coverings in demand
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I write on behalf of Lewiston Housing to ask if there are any folks out there who would be interested in making masks for youth that live at the Hillview family site. As we are planning to resume our Aspirations youth programming and activities in the coming weeks (in a new fashion), […]
Reporting an erratic driver and kindness from strangers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like some help in clarifying when it’s proper to call 911 and where to call if you see an issue that really isn’t an emergency, but is suspicious, alarming and potentially dangerous. Yesterday, I was traveling on I-95. A car approached from behind me rather aggressively and then passed. I noted […]
Searching for sewing machine and TV repair businesses
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please give me some names of Singer sewing machine repair people in the Lewiston-Auburn area? I miss Cote Bros. Sewing Machine Repair as they were so good and close by. Thanks to them for all their years of service and thanks for your help. — Rachel, Hebron ANSWER: Carolynn’s Sewing […]
Long-lost friend found after Sun Spots query
DEAR SUN SPOTS: What a blast from the past when I read this morning’s (May 31, Reader needs help finding long-lost friend) column! The letter from ‘Prets’ looking for Janet Welch gave no contact information, but I still live in the area. — Jan, no town ANSWER: If Prets will please write again, I will […]
Reader needs help finding long-lost friend
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m trying to find my long-lost friend Janet Welch. We worked together at Dunlap’s in the 1970s and share the same birthday, June 25. The last address I had for her was on Temple Street. Jan, if you are reading this, Happy Birthday from Prets! I hope you still live in Maine. […]
Value of 12-piece Edwin Knowles China set requires appraisal
DEAR SUN SPOTS: As a senior citizen, I am not very savvy on the internet, and therefore, I hope you can help me. Do you know of anyone locally who can help me find some information about a 12-piece setting of china I own? I no longer have any need for the set and am […]
An ice cream angel, an Elvis fan and an apologetic shopper share
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We can find angels everywhere, even in line at an ice cream shop. My friend backed up his car so a young lady could get in line. When we drove up to get our order, we were told she had paid for our ice cream. Thank you, young lady. Stay well. — […]
Jigsaw puzzle swap offered in lieu of short supplies, higher prices
DEAR SUN SPOTS: During this COVID-19 crisis, jigsaw puzzles are either unavailable or very expensive. We have five or six puzzles we can swap if anyone is interested. You can call 514-4276 or 346-0384. Thanks, Sun Spots for all you do for us. — Rene, no town ANSWER: What a great idea, Rene! I hope […]
Readers ask how to return stimulus checks sent to deceased relatives
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My wife’s sister has passed away and we received her stimulus check in the mail. We need to send it back and have tried looking online everywhere for an address. Would you be able to help us with an address to return the check? — Larry, no town DEAR SUN SPOTS: I […]