DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am seeking any information about a man named Frank Bennett from Lewiston who played the piano in 1966 and 1967 in various lounges. I would like to contact him about a reunion meeting, but I’m not sure if he is still alive. He would be in his late 70s or early […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Opportunity Alliance is calling on community members to contribute their skills and experiences to support the youngest generation by working as a classroom volunteer in the Foster Grandparent Program.  Classroom grandparents are role models, mentors and friends to children in schools and child development centers. The “grandparents” support school readiness and academic […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lisbon United Methodist Church is looking for runners and walkers to support its 4th annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors 5K event on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 14 School St. in Lisbon Falls. Check-in and same-day registration for the timed event begins at 7:30 a.m., with the race starting at 8:30 a.m. Registration is […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On the morning of Tuesday, July 30, I was in an automobile accident on Federal Street in Brunswick. The person who was driving the truck that hit my car and I are both OK, but my car was totaled. Three women appeared immediately and offered aid to both myself and the other […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I volunteer at Central Maine Medical Center and love helping others. While volunteering at the hospital, which I thoroughly enjoy, I have seen a great need for afghans which are given to patients. Because of this need, I have begun to crochet prayer afghans along with continuing what I already do at […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for a good, honest appliance repairman. Some of my appliances are older and I don’t want to have to replace them if I don’t really have to. I called some of the big box stores and larger appliance centers and they are only servicing what they sell. Can you help? […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Edward Little High School Class of 1946 will host its 73rd reunion on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 11:30 a.m. at the Lotus Restaurant at 279 Center St. in Auburn. A choice of menu items will be available as well as a buffet featuring American and Chinese cuisine. Members planning the reunion […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a big fan of Tom Hanks and see that he’ll be playing Mr. Rogers in a movie this fall. I’m really looking forward to it and I’m trying to remember all the movies he’s been in where he has played real people. I know there’s been quite a few. Can you […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Volunteers are needed for two hours starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 27, to move silk screens used at the Bates Mill during the 1960s. These are considered to be national treasures. As far as we know, no other bedspread silk screens from the 1960s have been saved at other United States […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: As a Lewiston resident, I try to recycle as much as possible. I recently read in the paper that Auburn may discontinue their program because so much of what is put in the recycling bins is not recyclable and ends up just going to the landfill. I find that sad, but also […]