DEAR SUN SPOTS: The 26th Compassionate Friends Annual Worldwide Candle Lighting Ceremony will take place Sunday, Dec. 11, at East Auburn Baptist Church on Park Street in Auburn. It starts at 6:45 p.m. with the candle lighting at 7 p.m. This is a night to treasure the memories of our children, grandchildren, and siblings who […]
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Heathco’s in Auburn for sale; Sam’s in Lewiston reduces hours due to staffing
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are always so helpful. I have questions regarding two pizza places. The first one is Heathco’s at 375 Court St. in Auburn. I noticed there is a For Sale sign on the building. Does that mean Heathco’s Pizza is moving out? My other question is about Sam’s on Main Street in […]
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Lewiston High School Key Club project helping the homeless
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Key Club of Lewiston High School is asking for donations (disposable razors, socks, gloves, first aid kits, hats, blankets, etc.) for a project aiding the homeless for the winter. We’d love it if there was awareness brought to our projects and want it to be a community effort! These donated items […]
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Reader seeks renewed access to Parade magazine
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am wondering: Now that Parade magazine is digital only, is it still part of our Sun Journal subscription? If so, is there a fee and how do we access it? It is disappointing because Parade and the B-section are my favorite sections of the Sunday newspaper. Thank you, Ms. Sun Spots, […]
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Reader thankful to have Marine veteran’s name on park monument
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to thank you for all you do for us. You gave me information that was especially helpful when I wanted to know how to have a name put on a monument at the Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston. My man was a proud Marine in the war and now I […]
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Reader asks for a column on money-saving tips to combat inflation
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have read this column since we moved to Mechanic Falls in 1986 and I always find interesting items in the letters published. My favorite question was when Ms. Sun Spots asked for money-saving ideas. The column was full of all kinds of ideas and it became a regular separate feature in […]
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Readers recommend where to find places for enjoy Thanksgiving dinner
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The person looking for a place for Thanksgiving dinner (Nov. 21 Sun Spots) might want to make reservations at Lotus Restaurant on Center Street in Auburn. If they don’t want to do a buffet, Denny’s in Auburn always has a Thanksgiving meal for about a week and you can have it any […]
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Pet vaccination clinic coming to Poland
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Excelsior Grange No. 5 at 446 Harris Hill Road in Poland will hold its third vaccination clinic for dogs and cats Satfrom 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 3. Vaccinations include rabies for cats and dogs at $10 each; distemper for cats or dogs at $15. The cost for feline leukemia and […]
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Looking for a restaurant on Thanksgiving
DEAR SUN SPOTS: What restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving?—Alice, Bowdoin ANSWER: I hate to give you this disappointing news but I was not able to find any restaurants in the area open for Thanksgiving that serve the traditional turkey meal. Some eateries are filling take-out orders for their customers, but the deadline for ordering […]
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Two vendors/crafters needed for Sabattus Christmas fair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I run the Christmas Craft Fair at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Sabattus. The craft fair is on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and I’ve had two vendors cancel at the last minute. I am looking for two more vendors/crafters to fill these spaces. Please contact […]