DEAR SUN SPOTS: In August I sent an inquiry to Sun Spots regarding Rails Restaurant in Lewiston. It closed before I had a chance to redeem my gift certificate. It was suggested that I contact the Attorney General’s office. I did that but didn’t receive any service at all. I was told that it was […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Volunteers are needed to keep the free tax preparation site open at the Norway Public Library. Unless more volunteers step up, a very valuable, free service will be lost. For over 10 years, totally free income tax preparation and electronic filing has been available at the Norway Public Library for low- to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Museum L-A is looking for any information about the horse troughs that were once in the streets of Lewiston and Auburn. Two of the Lewiston downtown troughs have been found, but there’s still a mystery surrounding the remaining two that were located in Auburn. One was located in the area of what […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My granddaughter just got a new 3-in-1 black and pink winter jacket which she wore to Elm Street School on Friday, Nov. 30. This jacket has gone missing so I’m wondering if perhaps another child went home with it by mistake. If so, please return it to the school. It would be […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I read with interest your inquiry regarding the use of the Irish language in this country. I am a 5th generation Irish-American on both sides of my family, so I have no personal experience with use of the Irish language, but do have a couple suggestions that might be of help in […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In an effort to help children and families in need during Advent, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Auburn and Catholic Charities Maine are working together to host “Jolly Gifts,” an initiative that aims to warm hearts and offer support to parish and community members as they prepare for Christmas. All are […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I intend to create a repository of memories, experiences and interaction, etc. with spoken Irish in America. It is important that these experiences are preserved and protected for future generations and for research. This will add to our understanding of the history of spoken Irish in America and spoken Irish in America […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: It wasn’t too long ago you were right there with Tommy’s team to support our need for blue spruce and fir boughs as well as volunteers to make kitty shelters. Sun Spots did an outstanding job supporting Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends. Thank you for this kindness and compassion for Tommy’s babies. Today […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the Sun Spots request asking to share memories of WCOU on Nov. 12, the Lone Pine Mountaineers and Betty Cody used to air on that station and would bring their radio show to the Knights of Pythias Hall in East Stoneham in the 1940s. When the curtains on the […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My wife Lisa and I were, and still are, overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from so many of you in the Lewiston-Auburn community for our Temple Shalom Jewish community. At our Friday, Nov. 2, Memorial for the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, you packed our sanctuary to celebrate our Shabbat, the […]