DEAR SUN SPOTS: Our Sewing/Quilting Group will meet Feb. 22 from noon to 4 p.m. at A.B. Ricker Memorial Library in Poland. Cynthia Maxwell will teach us how to make a quilted table runner. The class is free and all are welcome. You will need to bring half a yard each of two contrasting fabrics, […]
Sun Spots
Getting involved, metal bucket
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We, the LHS Class of 1968, are celebrating our 50th Class Reunion in September and are looking for “misplaced” classmates: Sherry Banks Baker, Jeannine Bardier, Diane Baril Goss, Barbara Bates Clukey, Susan Bennett Crosby, Patricia Bilodeau, Diane Bolduc Carrier, Carol Bouchard Roberts, Constance Bourque Bachand, Lorraine Buteau Malcon, Jeannine Cantin, Barbara Cohen […]
Home for typewriter, Strong’s history
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the offer of the electric typewriter in the Feb. 13 Sun Spots, we would gladly accept it. The church is First Assembly of God in Lewiston. Our number is 207-786-2636. We are open 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays to Fridays. If the person who has the typewriter will please call so […]
Prom gowns, Basilica architect
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you so much for your help in spreading the word about our Fairy Godmother Prom Gown Give-Away each year. This year’s event will be held Saturday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St., Auburn. Last year, with help from so many Sun […]
Meteorologists, chickadees, luggage, Flying Elvis
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Why did weatherman Keith Carson leave the Weather Channel and return to Maine? — No name, no town ANSWER: Although Keith Carson liked his three-year stint with the Weather Channel while in Atlanta, according to a 2016 Portland Press Herald article, he is quoted as saying that the constant travel got to […]
Rebuild Day, typewriters, clothing donations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: As you have so often done in the past, Sun Spots has helped Rebuilding Together L/A spread the word in the Lewiston, Auburn and surrounding areas as we appeal to those in our community who, for whatever reason, cannot accomplish needed repairs to allow them to live in safe and healthy homes. […]
Library has 1955 Lisbon yearbook
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In reference to your Feb. 5 Sun Spots, we have a library copy of the 1955 yearbook. Copies of pages can be made for your reader’s memories. Contact us at 207-353-3030 x 0. — Michelle, Lisbon High School, Lisbon ANSWER: Thank you so much for looking for that yearbook, Michelle! It makes me […]
ShareCenter will take Keurig cups
DEAR SUN SPOTS: To follow up on the Jan. 31 Sun Spots regarding the closing of The Law Office of Carey & Associates P.A. in Rumford, I am in the process of retiring and working from my home office. I can be reached at 207-369-9434 or 207-357-5675. — Tom, Rumford ANSWER: Thank you for responding, […]
HealthSteps members use Bates track
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A member of our HealthSteps program told me that in the Feb. 2 Sun Spots, it was stated that there is no access or availability to any community members to utilize Bates College’s indoor track unless you have a Bates ID. Actually, community members can use the track if they’re part of […]
Lisbon Historical Society, Maine Memory Network
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Once again we turn to you for help. What would we do without you? We are looking for a 1955 Lisbon High School yearbook to complete our high school memories. Thank you. — No name, Lisbon Falls ANSWER: I checked with the high school and they are searching. Meanwhile, I found out […]