DEAR SUN SPOTS: Our son, a new driver, was involved in a motor vehicle incident Dec. 30 when he was on his way to a 3:30 p.m. appointment. He was near the Cow Bell Restaurant on upper Lisbon Street when he was hit by a blue SUV driven by a male estimated to be in […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you have people in your Rolodex who dog-sit in the Auburn area? We are hoping to travel this spring and would like to leave our two dogs in good hands. We hope to interview people in February. — Janice and James, Auburn ANSWER: Readers, please recommend your favorite dog-sitters and include […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Turner Museum & Historical Association is updating our display of vintage Turner photos. We’re in need of older wooden picture frames in sizes 7 by 9 inches up to 12 by 15 inches. If you could help by donating frames, they can be left at the library or at our rooms […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In 2010, Haiti suffered a devastating earthquake. Our family decided to fundraise to help the victims. We had bottle drives and worked through our church to raise money for an orphanage in Haiti called Free the Kids that was founded and run by a local resident, the Rev. Marc Boisvert. We have […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m happy to let you know that the Boyds Bear that was purchased at our craft fair at 6th Street Church and then accidentally left behind (Dec. 17 Sun Spots) was reunited with its new owner just two days after the column came out. Thank you for all you do. — Peg, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I know this is last minute, but I wanted to share with all you great Maine cooks out there that the Maine Bicentennial Community Cookbook is inviting everyone to submit your favorite family recipes, food stories, photos of family and friends cooking and eating together, and handwritten recipe cards. These items, as […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]