DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust needs volunteers for its Headwaters Lake Protection Program. The program gives community members the opportunity to join other citizen scientists all over the state and nation who have made a commitment to monitor their preferred water body for clarity, total phosphorus, dissolved oxygen or invasive plants, and […]
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Keto diet, fur giveaway, blurry iPad, broadcaster on readers’ minds
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you know of any Keto-friendly places to eat in the Twin cities? — No name, no town ANSWER: As far as I know, there aren’t any specific restaurants in Lewiston-Auburn that strictly cater to those who are on the Keto (Ketogenic low- carbohydrate, high fat) diet. However, if anyone in Sun […]
Special dress was accidentally consigned; owner would like it back
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In June I took a bag of clothes to the consignment shop, Touch of Class in Farmington. A blue dress from Singapore, a gift from my son, was added to the bag by mistake. To whoever purchased it, if you would please return the dress to me, I will give you back […]
Help requested for health insurance info and Bass piano accordion
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there a place in Wilton to help folks sign up for health insurance? — Dan, Rumford ANSWER: Western Maine Community Action’s Navigator Program can help you. They also collaborate with community partners to facilitate the provision of services to clients with different needs and abilities. Contact the office at 1- 855-806-7333. […]
Lewiston-Auburn has a variety of food delivery services
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Great Falls Delivery Cafe is no longer doing daily lunch deliveries. Are there any other lunch delivery services in Lewiston-Auburn? — No name, no town ANSWER: According to the cafe’s July 20 announcement on Facebook, they are focusing the business on catering. However, Lewiston Courier Service delivers lunches from anywhere. As a […]
Gold ring found; fundraisers set for Sumner firefighters and students
DEAR SUN SPOTS: About three weeks ago I found a gold, man’s ring in the middle of the street at Davis and Granite streets in Auburn. It was in a small Ziploc bag and had been run over several times. It has an inscription inside the band. I hung a poster at that site, but […]
Scrapbooking, yard sales and Christmas Fair coming up
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You recently wrote about a fundraising scrapbooking event for John Murphy Homes. I cannot attend, but would love to donate supplies they can sell at the event to raise more money. Is there a person organizing the event who I can contact? — Cathy, Lewiston ANSWER: Yes! I have reached out to […]
Opportunities for those seeking to volunteer
DEAR SUN SPOTS: So much of the volunteer work I hear about involves sitting behind a desk, and too often it does not sound like you would be interacting with staff members and fellow volunteers. Is there something to do that is more active and fun? I want to give back to the community because […]
Shopper who found hearing aid in store hopes to find the owner
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found an over-the-ear hearing aid Friday, Aug. 16, in the ladies’ dressing room at Kohl’s in Auburn and want to get word to the owner. Knowing that they cost a lot, I turned it over to a store employee who said she would take it to customer service. If anyone is […]
ELHS Class of 1957 seeks classmates for reunion Saturday in Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Edward Little High School Class of 1957 will hold a reunion Saturday, Aug. 24, from noon to 4 p.m. at Gipper’s Bar and Grill, 120 Center St. in Auburn. We haven’t been able to find the following classmates: Roger Brackett, Arlene Fifield Stephenson, Constance Houle Nolan, John Gerrish, Merton Knightly, Richard […]