DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Edward Little Class of 1970 will hold its 50th year reunion Oct 9-11. Invitations will go out soon. Email Kayeti@aol.com for details. — Sandy, no town ANSWER: This is in response to Nancy (April 20 Sun Spots) who asked about the reunion. Fingers are crossed that we will be able to […]
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Thanks for canning jars, paper and mail carriers, and food drive-thru workers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to thank you and the reader who answered me regarding my request for canning jars (April 8 Sun Spots). It was really nice, as the person who got in touch with Sun Spots offering the jars is a longtime friend who I hadn’t seen for some time. Before we chatted […]
Nonprofit repurposing graduation gowns for health care workers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My daughter sent me this information about Gowns4Good with a request that I find and donate her graduation gowns to this cause. I thought that others might also have used graduation gowns to put to good use. For more information, https://www.gowns4good.net. This idea is a great one. — Karen, no town ANSWER: […]
Former spring in Auburn evokes memories of boat rides across lake
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the spring on Townsend Brook Road (April 3 Sun Spots), it is still damp on the ground where the spring was. There is also some of the foundation of the old hotel that was there between the path and the lake. There was a boat that would take people across the […]
‘HOPE’ and ‘LOVE’ question served up with overnight yeast waffle recipe
DEAR SUN SPOTS: When I look out my window I can see Veterans Memorial Park across the river. To the north these words are painted on the walls (left from the Libby Mill): “HOPE,” and “LOVE.” Does anyone know when and how they were put there? We are so fortunate to have you to answer […]
Vehicle registrations suspended during state of emergency
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My driver’s license renewal notification is due May 12. I can’t renew it at this time because the Bureau of Motor Vehicles is closed due to the virus. I tried to call the number on the card (207) 624-9000, ext. 52114, without luck. I would appreciate any help you can give me. […]
Moms’ recipes needed for Mother’s Day story
DEAR SUN SPOTS: No one makes it better than mom. Do you have a favorite dish your mother made for the family when you were a youngster, or something she still cooks up when you visit? Would you be willing to share the recipe and the story behind this favorite food with other Sun Journal […]
Reader suggests paying stylists, barbers for canceled appointments
DEAR SUN SPOTS: May I make a suggestion? Many services and small businesses are impacted by the corona virus. If you can afford to do so, consider paying your favorite barber or stylist for the service that they had to cancel during the month of April. It’s an investment in all of our futures. We […]
Kindness and generosity of strangers shown in storm, stores, shop
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Waking up after the April 9-10 snowstorm, I discovered I had no power, no heat, and no newspaper. I ordered coffee at the Dunkin’ Donuts at the end of my street at 8:10 a.m. At the checkout the worker told me the man in the car in front of me had paid […]
Readers ask about Auburn spring cleanup, history of Strand Theatre
DEAR SUN SPOTS: With the extra time off from work due to COVID-19, I’ve had time to clean out my garage. Does the city of Auburn plan to do a spring cleanup this year? — No name, Auburn ANSWER: Your best bet is to call the city at 333-6600. Although the offices are closed to […]