DEAR SUN SPOTS: When I attended Lewiston High School, I became friends with a young Navy man by the name of John Drigotas who was stationed in Florida in 1958. He would be about 80 years old now. I’ve wondered of his whereabouts for years and am asking your readers if anyone can help me […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’d like to thank all of you who have donated sewing supplies for “Dress A Girl Around The World” (www.dressagirlaroundtheworld.com) since March. With your help, I have made over 100 beautiful handmade dresses for girls in need! I’m a 90-year-old great-grandmother who can proudly state that my daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter and niece […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Years ago there were brooms made in Portland, possibly by disabled people. Is that company still in business? Those were the best brooms, but the two I still have are wearing out and need to be replaced. Thank you for all you do for your readers and the community. — No name, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Franklin County Chamber’s annual Gerry Wiles Holiday Food Basket Drive seeks donations for food baskets to help community members in need. The chamber is collecting both monetary and food donations to provide as many meals as possible. Last year, we helped more than 200 Franklin County families enjoy a warm home-cooked […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for a reputable professional to appraise an antique violin for insurances purposes. Please call 207-200-0466. — No name, Sabattus ANSWER: According to the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers’ website, Jonathan Cooper is an appraiser of violins. His website is http://jcooperviolinmaker.com. There’s an email form on the site or […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you know if any of the supermarkets in our area will be giving free turkeys to shoppers who purchase a certain amount of groceries? If so, which stores and how much does the shopper need to spend to earn the free turkey? Thank you. — Wendy, no town ANSWER: I know […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: When I go to Dollar Tree in Lisbon and take a left as I enter in front of McDonald’s, it’s almost impossible to see the entrance. There’s no sign showing how to safely enter. I find it to be extremely dark and dangerous as there aren’t many lights on in the parking […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Oct. 28 article about Roselle Coury and WCOU really started something, as Roselle’s fans and friends, like me, are poking our heads out of the woodwork. A mutual friend who worked with Roselle at the same time I did sent me the article along with a copy of the Nov. 2 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: To the person looking for someone to fix a small lamp (Nov. 8 Sun Spots), I brought my mother-in-law’s vintage Hummel “Apple Tree boy and girl” lamps to be re-wired at Lighting Concepts at 1033 Sabattus St. in Lewiston. The wiring had been cut because it had frayed with age and sparked […]