DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the June 14 Sun Spots, in your response to the question about the monuments at the Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston, unfortunately Norm Cote passed away recently, and I do not know who took over for him as treasurer for the L&A Veterans Council. — Connie, Lewiston ANSWER: I am so […]
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Child’s pink glasses found in Livermore Falls Recreation Park
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We would like to thank the person who found the pink glasses at the Livermore Falls Recreation Park. They are my granddaughter’s and her parents are grateful that someone found them. Your column helps so many people. Thank you for your service. — Susan, Monmouth ANSWER: I’m so happy — hooray! DEAR […]
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Help needed to alleviate skin rash from browntail moth caterpillars
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m interested in hearing from everyone in Sun Spots Land about how they are treating their brown tail moth caterpillar rashes effectively. We need help. — Jean, Turner ANSWER: I have heard that the good people of Turner are really suffering this summer and I am so sorry you’re going through this. […]
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Several options available to deal with browntail moth caterpillars
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Recently, the Sun Journal had an article from the Morning Sentinel regarding the effort by the Waterville City Council to combat the infestation of browntail moths. I wonder if they have found any solution to this public health problem. Lewiston is overrun by the highly toxic caterpillars and they are defoliating many […]
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Cellphone lost and 1966 Oxford Hills High School Yearbook found
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I lost my black LG Android smart phone around May 20 and 21 somewhere in the Lewiston or Sabattus area. I’ve called all the places where I had been, but no one has found it yet. It would be greatly appreciated if it was found and returned to me. My contact number […]
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Black jacket with important pocket contents found
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found a jacket on Center Street in Auburn on the roadside by Kentucky Fried Chicken. This is a black jacket with a hood. It’s a large size and has an Avalanche label. In one of the pockets there is some jewelry. Is there anyone out there who can help return this […]
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What to do about browntail moth caterpillars
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was wondering if you could find out what the city of Auburn is planning to do to eradicate the pesky browntail moth caterpillars that are infesting our trees. My grandson and I went to Tot Lot playground and East Auburn playground recently and even though we were careful to avoid any […]
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The Maine “Italian” has many names in US
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can you answer a question that I’ve had for a long time about “Italian” sandwiches? Do people in other states besides Maine refer to these sandwiches as “Italians”? I’ve lived in several states during my life, and visited a great many more, but have never been anywhere else where people call them […]
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Lost infant-sized prescription glasses found
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found a pair of infant-size prescription eye glasses at Livermore Falls Recreational Park. They are pink and have a safety strap. This can be picked up at the Livermore Falls Police Department. — Linda, no town ANSWER: That’s very good thinking to take this important item to the local police department. […]
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Woman’s Literary Union hosting fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The members of Woman’s Literary Union need your help in supporting our scholarship and mansion restoration funds. On Saturday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., we will be holding a combined Garage Sale and Craft Fest Fair at the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm Street, Auburn. Inside the mansion, we […]