DEAR SUN SPOTS: On May 16 I went shopping at the Auburn Walmart and upon my arrival home I noticed one of my ladies black leather gloves was missing. If anyone out there finds my glove, please bring it to the store and I will pick it up. I would be extremely grateful. — No […]
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Hardware store provides paint recycling under certain conditions
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was reading in the June 3 Sun Spots about what to do with old cans of paint. One option is to take them to Aubuchon Hardware where they have a recycling program. You are allowed to bring in five cans per day. — Melanie, Temple ANSWER: Brilliant! Thank you for this […]
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Reunion Committee postpones ELHSClass of 1955 gathering
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Edward Little High School Reunion Committee for the Class of 1955 has decided to postpone our reunion until next year. Class members will receive more information in the spring of 2021. If you have not received any information about our reunion already then you may not be on our current list […]
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Youth-size face coverings in demand
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I write on behalf of Lewiston Housing to ask if there are any folks out there who would be interested in making masks for youth that live at the Hillview family site. As we are planning to resume our Aspirations youth programming and activities in the coming weeks (in a new fashion), […]
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Reporting an erratic driver and kindness from strangers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like some help in clarifying when it’s proper to call 911 and where to call if you see an issue that really isn’t an emergency, but is suspicious, alarming and potentially dangerous. Yesterday, I was traveling on I-95. A car approached from behind me rather aggressively and then passed. I noted […]
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Searching for sewing machine and TV repair businesses
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please give me some names of Singer sewing machine repair people in the Lewiston-Auburn area? I miss Cote Bros. Sewing Machine Repair as they were so good and close by. Thanks to them for all their years of service and thanks for your help. — Rachel, Hebron ANSWER: Carolynn’s Sewing […]
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Long-lost friend found after Sun Spots query
DEAR SUN SPOTS: What a blast from the past when I read this morning’s (May 31, Reader needs help finding long-lost friend) column! The letter from ‘Prets’ looking for Janet Welch gave no contact information, but I still live in the area. — Jan, no town ANSWER: If Prets will please write again, I will […]
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Going to Thorncrag? Leave your dog home
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Over the last two months we have kept Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary in Lewiston open as we saw early on that many community members, especially families, were taking advantage of the trails on our 450-acre property to get a chance to get outside while staying “safer at home.” We do want to remind […]
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Reader needs help finding long-lost friend
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m trying to find my long-lost friend Janet Welch. We worked together at Dunlap’s in the 1970s and share the same birthday, June 25. The last address I had for her was on Temple Street. Jan, if you are reading this, Happy Birthday from Prets! I hope you still live in Maine. […]
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Value of 12-piece Edwin Knowles China set requires appraisal
DEAR SUN SPOTS: As a senior citizen, I am not very savvy on the internet, and therefore, I hope you can help me. Do you know of anyone locally who can help me find some information about a 12-piece setting of china I own? I no longer have any need for the set and am […]