ANSWER: Sun Spots received a press release from the city of Lewiston that stated: The Longley Bridge is sporting patriotism due to a flag donation from the Liberty Festival paid in part by sponsors. The goal of the flag placement is to have them annually on the bridge from mid-May to shortly after July 4. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do the Shakers sell their garden products? I will be driving through that area this month and was wondering if I should stop in there. — Looking for garden fresh. ANSWER: Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village is hosting its annual “Herb and Plant Sale” throughout the month of June on Mondays through Saturdays […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Hillview family development of Lewiston Housing Authority is seeking an enthusiastic volunteer sewing instructor to help lead our Aspirations sewing program. While this program was previously attended by middle-school girls who created projects for local fairs and the military, many boys have recently expressed an interest in learning to sew. Our […]

ANSWER: The Auburn Recreation Department is expanding their pickleball program to include an outdoor program this summer. It will take place at the Edward Little High School tennis courts on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. starting Tuesday, June 23, and running through Sept. 1. There will be paddles and balls […]

Tommy’s Feral Felines is an all-volunteer, no-kill organization, which receives no official funding and relies solely on donations and fund raising events like the bottle drive. Tommy’s provides spaying and neutering, vaccinations and other medical care to the animals, many of which are too many generations feral to be adoptable. For further information or to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Question #1: Who is the Boston Post Cane holder and age in Farmington? Question #2: Does anyone know where to buy the metal decorative covers which sit on top of a steam radiator? They used to be around years ago but I have not seen them recently. Anyone still make them? Thanks […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My daughter has a rocking chair that has been in the family for a long time, that is in need of re-caning. Is there someone in our area (Oxford or nearby) that does this kind of work any more? We have checked with other people around here, but have been unsuccessful in […]

RESPONSE: Thank you PBL. Yes, Radio Shack in Lewiston is open. Sun Spots called 207-783-0124 and spoke to staff at the store. DEAR SUN SPOTS: Every year I have an abundance of rhubarb. It grows faster than I can use it or give it away. How would I go about canning or freezing it? It […]

We are looking for donations which can be brought to the Town Hall at 6 p.m. Friday, June 19, or to the town office during regular office hours. We have storage in the town garage and the barn of the museum. Call Rosie at 207-597-2270, Polly at 207-597-2368, Leanne at 207-357-8144 or Doreen at 207-224-7147 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Volunteer Services Department for Central Maine Medical Center, Rumford Hospital and Bridgton Hospital is looking for crafty community members who would be interested in making and donating trauma dolls and boo boo bunnies for our pediatric patients in the Emergency Room, Lab and outpatient care areas. If you are not crafty […]