About a year ago, I experienced a similar good deed at the Hannaford in Auburn when a lovely older couple ahead of me paid my grocery bill, and last winter, two gallant gentlemen sprang from their vehicles to push mine out of a snowbank. Wonderful people as well! I am grateful for the opportunity to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: With the winter upon us, we are in need of more volunteers to support our seniors who are isolated and lonely during these dark and cold months. Are you searching for a way to make a difference? We believe that our seniors should receive support and care with dignity and respect, especially […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I read with great interest the request from Ruth in Wilton about the crochet pattern collection left by her sister. Although I am not an organization or library as she commented, I do have an extensive library of older patterns and books left to me by my grandmother and a collection that […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the reader looking for holiday shaped pretzels, CVS on Sabattus St. has star and snowflake shaped chocolate-covered pretzels. They look delicious! — No name, Lewiston. ANSWER: Thanks for your help. Many of us look forward to the seasonal treats available at this time of year but it can be difficult to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Recently I lost my sister. She was an avid crochet artist. I have several of her beautiful doilies that she has made for me over the years. She had many very old crochet books and patterns. Is there an organization or library that would be interested in her collection? Many people crochet […]

• Don’t flush the toilet. Use the water from your dishpan to flush. Collect water in a bucket for this purpose and keep one in the kitchen and one in the bathroom. Cooking water, too, if you don’t save it for soaps. You can also bail your washing machine just before it drains, both wash […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I think you would do the people a great service to let them know that Chick A Dee of Lewiston is handicapped-accessible. The ad in the paper talks about new improvements to the outside of the restaurant including a newly paved parking lot but doesn’t mention the wheelchair ramp that leads directly […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Last year I wrote to you and got a response within a week. I thank you for your good work. Again I have all the past issues of several magazines: Family Circle, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, Reader’s Digest (large print) and others. They are too good to throw away. I thought that […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have wonderful news to report. My grandson’s violin was returned to him. A big thank you to the Montello student who found it on the bus and turned it in at that school. We appreciate your honesty and care. Thank you to the bus driver who retrieved it at Montello School […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Home is where we feel safe, secure and loved. For close to 40 years people with disabilities living in the greater Lewiston-Auburn area have been calling John F. Murphy Homes home. We are looking for kindhearted people to come volunteer and brighten our folks’ day. Your good heart, our good works, we […]