DEAR SUN SPOTS: When the forecasters mention the weather in the foothills, which towns does that include? Do they mean the foothills of the White Mountains? Also, I guess we’re all used to it by now and I know times are changing, but when forecasters announce how the weather will change by “dinnertime” (are most […]
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Odd Fellows anniversary coin up for grabs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Recently I was going thru my parents belongings. My dad was a member of Odd Fellows and I found a Sesquicentennial coin with the Seven Stars Tavern in Maryland on it. I don’t know the significance of this, but if someone who is a member would like to have it, please contact […]
Scouts collecting Christmas trees Jan. 11-12 in Twin Cities
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the eighth straight year, Auburn-based Boy Scout Troop 121 will be picking up Christmas trees in Lewiston and Auburn. While the cities provide several locations for free tree disposal, they no longer collect the trees at curbside. For a minimum donation of $5, the scouts will pick up Christmas trees on […]
Free romance novels available for the taking
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have quite a few books that are in excellent condition and are free for the taking. Perhaps a non-profit would like them. Most of them are written by Danielle Steel, Barbara Taylor Bradford and LaVyrle Spencer. Please contact me at 966-3715 and we’ll arrange for you to come pick them up. […]
New homes for Rose’s Room
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you to the Calvary United Methodist Church at 59 Sabattus St. in Lewiston for allowing Rose’s Room to use the space to meet on the first Wednesday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. The first meeting will be held on Jan. 8, due to the proximity of New Year’s Day. Rose’s […]
Lost necklace has been returned thanks to the kindness of strangers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to follow up with Sun Spots to let everyone know that my gold necklace that I lost on Saturday, Dec. 14 was found! I had lost it when I was out Christmas shopping with my husband in Lewiston and my original letter was published in Sun Spots on Dec. 19. […]
Woman wants portable jigsaw puzzle table for her small apartment
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m one of those elderly women who live in a very small apartment where there isn’t enough room for a card table for doing jigsaw puzzles. Could someone creative a design for a small, sturdy table that could fit on a lap or in a corner, with a cover that would keep […]
Seeking plumber recommendation, recycled tote bags
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the reader who is looking for a good plumber (Dec. 9 Sun Spots), Joey Pelletier works for Bissonette Plumbing and he is fantastic. The telephone number is 754-8869 — Judy, Minot ANSWER: Sun Spots loves to publish your recommendations. A good reliable tradesman is so valuable and so needed. (My grandson is […]
Searching for owner of Boyds Bear left at fair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A Boyds Bear figurine was left at the Sixth Street Congregational Church after it was purchased on Nov. 9 at the fair. It is a bear sitting on a rock in front of a vanity mirror with jewelry and other items hanging off the rock. The figurine also includes a hat box […]
Book drive and readers to help students in RSU 16
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Tri-Town Optimist Club of Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls is holding a book drive from now to Jan. 15. The books will be given to RSU 16 teachers for much-needed classroom libraries and to students for their home libraries. If you have new or gently-used books to donate, you can drop […]