DEAR SUN SPOTS: Once again, Paris Public Library will hold a much-needed community drive for knit and crocheted hats and mittens to warm our children’s heads and hands during our long, cold Maine winter. Last year we had a most successful drive thanks to Sun Spots and many generous needle crafters. We are hoping to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Have you heard when cranberry bread will be in stores again? Country Kitchen and Thomas have been two of the brands in the past that have this seasonal bread available in November. In this area at least, it seems it’s only available during November and December in limited markets. In the past, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Because of COVID, the Lewiston Armory has been closed to senior citizens but has now reopened for bridge on Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m. We would like to make everyone aware of this so they can participate if they are interested. All bridge players are welcome and a partner is guaranteed. All […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In answer to a reader’s question about rosemary, I have wintered it successfully for many years. I have multiple plants, one that I have had for over a decade. I keep them for the winter in a west or east window in a room that is heated to 50 to 55 degrees. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston Senior Center at the Lewiston Armory is now open. Starting Nov. 10, on Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-noon, we will be playing and teaching Mahjong. We will have tables for anyone that already knows how to play and just needs other people to play the game. We will also be teaching […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I need a strong, energetic person to complete and organize our garage, take down or close the Intex pool, and bring the outdoor furniture and table into the garage. You will be compensated.  If interested, please contact me at chrissy.eccles006@gmail.com. — Chrissy, Lewiston ANSWER: This looks like a job for an area handyman […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I need someone to do snow removal this winter. Does anyone have recommendations? Thanks for the help, Sun Spots! — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: Every year at this time, I like to update the Rolodex with recommended snow removal service information. So far, I have Fresh Start Landscape (577-4130) and Hamann Bros. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Hartford Heritage Society is sponsoring a Fall Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hartford Town Hall on Main Street/Route 140.  There will be over 15 vendors selling merchandise. We also will have lunch options available for sale. Please come and check out all […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Historical Society has directories from 1860 to 1982. Your speculation that there were two undertakers on Main Street in Lewiston is correct. About 1924, Teague & Harlow moved to 391 Main St. and continued as Teague & Stevens and Teague & Jenkins. However, this location is not on the corner […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are a small group of Turner residents attempting to preserve some of our town’s heritage. There are two small replicas of buildings that were once a large part of our town. One is the Turner Center Creamery, which started as a cheese and butter factory. In 1888, the butter productions and […]