DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the 11th straight year, Auburn-based Boy Scout Troop 121 will pick up Christmas trees in Lewiston and Auburn. While the cities provide several locations for free tree disposal, they no longer collect the trees at curbside. Some of the trees are donated to local farmers for their goats to consume.For a […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are two sisters who went to Governor’s Restaurant in Lewiston recently. When we got our tab to pay, we were told our meal had been paid in full by another customer. We were thrilled and used the money we would have spent on the meal to buy some desserts to take […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I wrote in last year but wanted to remind readers again that goats like to eat Christmas trees and wreaths, the real ones, of course! If you are looking for a way to recycle your tree after the holidays, find some goats nearby! — Judy, no town ANSWER: Pigs, sheep and chickens […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston High School Class of 1982 will hold its 40th year class reunion (delayed a year) on Aug. 5, 2023, at the Poland Spring Inn. See our Facebook page , Lewiston High School (Maine) Class of 1982, for more details or contact Lisa Karahalios at lilykat8@yahoo.com. ANSWER: I’ll be reminding everyone […]

DEAR SUNSPOTS: I know you have printed this information probably a million and one times. However, would you be so kind as to print it one more time? I’m looking for the contact information to add names to the monuments in Veterans Memorial Park on Main Street in Lewiston. I truly appreciate your help, again! — […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: This letter is to thank members of our community who have sent generous donations to the Painting Fund Campaign at Mexico Congregational Church. We know that the “Green Church” with its unique color and beautiful stained glass windows serves as a landmark for the town. We are pleased to have its shakes […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are offering everyone a chance to learn all about the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in Auburn. This is an opportunity to see everything from the World War II era dance room in the attic to the original century-old whole house vacuum motor in the cellar, and everything in between. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Happy 50th anniversary to you, Sun Spots! I remember Barbara Clune. My husband and I both worked for the Sun Journal when it was two daily papers. The Costello family (Jim, Sr.) was our boss, and my family, including our daughter, grandson, and his grandfather all worked at the paper. My husband, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Resource Center at the Trinity Jubilee Center recently received a large donation of adult diapers in many sizes. We would love to make these available for free to anyone in need. Please come to our office at 53 Spruce St. between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday thru Friday. We will […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: How can I order the free COVID-19 tests that are being sent out in packages of five? — Doreen, no town ANSWER: Go to https://accesscovidtests.org/ and put in your ZIP code. It’s easy and each household can get the package of five each month. You’ll get a text verification with an order […]