DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for someone who does chair caning, preferably in the Oxford Hills area. Do you have contacts in your Rolodex? — Mary, no town ANSWER: In the Rolodex, I have Ellie who does chair caning and weaving and is in the West Paris area. She can be contacted 461-0342. References are available. Caning by […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: A relative sent me information from the June 15 Sun Spots regarding items belong to Arthur R. Cummings. That was my husband’s grandfather’s name. He was a quartermaster during World War II and served some time in France. He was born in Union, Maine, and I have more information. I’m not sure […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Senior College at the University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn College needs people to act as host for Zoom classes this coming year. Volunteers are needed from September 2022 through May 2023 for those comfortable with computers and interested in helping with Zoom outreach to homebound seniors. There are two types of Zoom […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Have any Sun Spots readers ever heard of the Hi-Fi Club dances held Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. from 1960-1962 on the third floor of Lewiston City Hall where the Pal Hop was held on Friday night? The DJ was Frank Sweeney from the radio station WLAM. It seems anyone I […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Hospice Thrift Store in Auburn will hold a Houseplant Sale on Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. and until the last plant is sold, typically by noon. The sale will take place on the walkway in front of the shop at 245 Center St. in Auburn in the former Roak […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found a well-worn gold-plated narrow band ring, roughly a size 7, with an impression of a title on it. It was in a sidewalk divot in front of the closed St. Martin de Porres’ Bargain Basket on College Street in Lewiston. My telephone number is 207-713-3826. Please leave a message and […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am replying to Diane from the May 3 Sun Spots and hope that she sees this. My name is Emily and my mom, Denise, and I owned E. Claire and Pastries. We were really honored that you enjoyed our meat pies enough to write in and ask for the recipe. We […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Center for Wisdom’s Women in Lewiston is hoping that among Sun Spots readers is a woman who would like to join our team as a volunteer companion. We need someone on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Companions are women with backgrounds in social work, teaching or similar backgrounds. Our […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Oxford Hills High School Class of 1972 has set its 50-year reunion for July 8, 9 and 10. We are attempting to reach all classmates by mail, email and Facebook. Hopefully, your column will reach others. If there are classmates who need reunion details or would like an invitation mailed to […]