Karen Kreworuka

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Published
May 29, 2022

Lewiston school counselor focuses on hope

Silver Linings: Substance abuse counselor Vicky Wiegman set to retire after 35 years at city schools.
Published
May 27, 2022

Sabattus Legion seeking obits for local men killed in action in World War II

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for obituaries of the soldiers from Sabattus who were killed in action in World War II. I have five names: Alphee V. Caron, Lewis V. Flanders, Emilien Fontaine, Adrien Roux and Clarence Elmon Tyler. The Sabattus American Legion is doing a project for Memorial Day, and it would be […]
Published
May 26, 2022

Work on Auburn Little League field expected to be done in fall 2023

DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the second year there seems to be absolutely no work being done to complete the Auburn Suburban Little League fields on Stevens Mills Road. What is the problem? Has the project been abandoned? What a shame. It seems to have started off so well, and lots of land has already been […]
Published
May 25, 2022

Jasmine Cafe food truck has new name, new location in Turner

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Your response to my recent inquiry regarding the new location of The Jasmine Cafe, which was in the TJ Maxx Plaza on Center Street in Auburn until recently, appeared in the column on Monday, May 16. I ventured out Wednesday, May 18,to the location indicated, only to find that this was their […]
Published
May 24, 2022

Bingo games help buy sports equipment, books for students

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lewiston Youth Activity Fund is a nonprofit organization that holds bingo games four nights a week at 475 Pleasant St., Lewiston. We are looking to assist children this summer who want to participate in summer sports but can’t afford the fees or equipment. Also available is assistance for college-bound students. Help with […]
Published
May 23, 2022

Auburn veteran seeks missing Fort Dix training yearbook

DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is a shot in the dark, but you’ve been so good at recovering or finding lost items. I misplaced or lent out my 1962 Fort Dix Basic Training yearbook and have been unable to locate it for several years. I am hoping someone out there has it or found it. The […]
Published
May 20, 2022

Pupil in Virginia thanks Mainers for enthusiastic response

DEAR SUN SPOTS: This letter is in response to a request published April 1 from a third grade student at the Langley School in Virginia. The student was assigned to teach her classmates about the state of Maine. She wrote, “I’m hoping that you would be willing to send me some items to help me […]
Published
May 19, 2022

L-A Kiwanis Club celebrating its 100th anniversary Saturday

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston-Auburn Kiwanis Club is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year! We are holding a celebration dinner Saturday, May 21. All are invited to attend, although there is a fee to get in. We are also looking for former members, former Key Club members and anyone touched by Kiwanis generosity over the […]
Published
May 18, 2022

Reader solves problem of cats scratching things in her home

DEAR SUN SPOTS: After reading a lot of responses regarding trying to stop a cat from scratching furniture and other things, I did not want to use squirt bottles for fear of getting the kitty scared of water. I bought a can of air. The noise alone stops them without squirting water all over the […]
Published
May 17, 2022

Senior citizen seeks advice on how to claim state relief check

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We need your help again! To receive the $850 stimulus in June, could you please find out how a senior who receives only Social Security can receive the $850? I know it said you need to file a Maine state income tax form. Our question is, can you file a Maine tax […]

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