DEAR SUN SPOTS: Calvin Dube was featured in the paper at the beginning of the month, helping the homeless in Lewiston. I have some donations he might be able to use. Can you tell me how to contact him? — No name, no town ANSWER: My hope is that Calvin or someone who knows him will […]
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Information sought on Sawyer Memorial programs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to know any information regarding the start of programs this season at Sawyer Memorial in Greene. Usually information is available before now. Thanks for all you do. — No name, no town ANSWER: Although we all remain hopeful, the repercussions from this pandemic could last for many weeks to […]
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Stimulus checks deposited in accounts or mailed to those with Social Security numbers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The senior community is wondering about the government stimulus checks announced in response to the pandemia. Some of my friends don’t file income taxes as their income is low. So how will the government know how to find them? Some of them could really use some help. I know you can find […]
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Grocery shopping tips and etiquette during pandemic
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My wife and I went grocery shopping at Hannaford on Sabattus Street during the hours set aside for seniors recently and it was a disaster. The store was so crowded and everyone was bumping into each other. They don’t seem able to do social distancing. Will Hannaford change this so it can […]
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History of Lewiston brickyard
DEAR SUN SPOTS: When I read the Mar. 25 Sun Spots from Joe about the brickyard, I wanted to share some facts. The brickyard was off Libby Avenue which is in the general vicinity of Bearce St. I always appreciate any efforts to not let our history die! I can only surmise that Libby Ave. […]
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Need help with high tech, outdoor furniture
DEAR SUN SPOTS: With the Apple Store at the Maine Mall being closed indefinitely due to COVID 19, is there a reputable place in the Lewiston-Auburn area to get help with a MacBook Pro computer?—No name, no town ANSWER: In the Rolodex I have, Buck Buchanan at Professional Computer Services in Auburn (http://pro-pc.us/?page_id=29, Buck@pro-pc or […]
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Homemade masks being stitched but where are they needed?
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I purchased a homemade mask kit from Fabric Warehouse and am sewing them up. What organizations in the Lewiston-Auburn area wants them? There have been so many articles circulating about the efficacy of using them, but apparently they can be used in combination with other precautions, or at least as a last […]
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Black Raiders, Bicentennial T-shirts
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am the daughter of one of Lewiston/Auburn’s iconic drummers, Raymond Lafrance Sr. He was the owner-operator of The Black Raiders Drum & Bell Corps. The Black Raiders were in many different parades in Maine. I’m looking for any articles or videos of these events from the ’70s and ’80s. I was […]
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Hocus Focus frustration and finding Moxie
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are so good about answering different or difficult questions that I need to ask you something that is truly bothering me. With the elimination of Monday’s print edition, the Monday crossword puzzle and Jumble appear in the Sunday print edition, however the Hocus Focus for Monday is only in the e-edition and […]
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Navigating cell phone service for mature users
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Many of us purchase quite a few items online and receive these items in nice sturdy cardboard boxes. I hate to just throw them away and even putting them on the curb for recycling does not seem like enough. Is there anyone out there who could use these boxes? — Lucy, no […]