DEAR SUN SPOTS: Clover Health Care at 440 Minot Ave. in Auburn is hosting a Lunch and Learn “Understanding Mainecare” on Thursday, Nov. 7. Registration is at 11:30 a.m. with the presentation at 12 p.m. Please RSVP to 784-3573 or email your reservation to drousseau@seniorlifestyle.com. Space is limited. — Donna, no town ANSWER: I urge […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin River Watershed Council is presenting a virtual (ZOOM) workshop on plastics pollution on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. The Global Plastics Problem: From Rivers to Oceans to Solutions — While plastics pollution of our oceans gets the most publicity, it is also impacting our rivers and streams. Learn more […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thomas Memorial Baptist Church is planning a trick-or-treat drive-thru from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, at 62 Strawberry Ave. in Lewiston. All are welcome to come and enjoy the treats. Thank you, Sun Spots, for all the community events and help you post every day. — No name, Lewiston […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Years ago, in Lewiston, the sidewalk curbs were painted yellow at intersections to indicate “no parking” zones because the intersection created a blind spot for oncoming traffic. Today, many of the sidewalk intersections have been made Americans with Disabilities Act accessible by removing the curbing and creating a gradual slope for ease […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Addressing the request for where to donate used furniture: The Prince of Peace Catholic parish church bulletin featured a request for such items for Father Sevigny’s ministry. More details can be found on their website where you can find a copy of that particular bulletin. The number to call is listed there. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please post again seamstresses, people who do alterations to clothing in the Auburn area and beyond. Thank you. — No name, no town ANSWER: In the Rolodex, we have Sue Roebuck, Mom the Mender, on Upper Street in Turner. Her number is 754-6558. There is also LA Clean & Spin/John’s Clean & […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a half cord of hardwood for the taking, cut and seasoned. Perfect for fireplaces and woodstoves. Must be picked up. Call 207-783-2457. — No name, no town DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a 23-inch Vizio TV with remote and a 31-inch Insignia TV with remote that I would like to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found this article in the archives stating that the brothers reported missing and feared drowned in 1924 did, in fact, drown in the Androscoggin River: Oct. 7, 1924, Page 1, Sun-Journal at Sun Journal (newspapers.com). — Roger, Greene  ANSWER: Thank you for following up on this, Roger. A Lewiston man had […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am hoping that someone out there in Sun Spots land would have a box or two of old Mother Earth News magazines stashed away in the garage that might like a new home. I have read the only one available from my local library and I inquired about any from other […]