ANSWER: The Auburn Public Library began hosting a bi-monthly knitting group the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 5-7 p.m. September through May. This is an informal drop-in knitting group and is held in the Maggie Trafton program room on the first floor of the library. Knitters of all ages and skill levels […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thanks for everything you do. I am looking for someone to rototill my garden. Do you have anyone in your Rolodex? If not, people may reach me at 207-782-6683. Thank you. — Auburn reader. ANSWER: Sun Spots does not have a list of people who rototill gardens. Hopefully, someone will contact you […]

ANSWER: Sun Spots located the popular recipe for Rhubarb Cake that has been requested numerous times over the years: Rhubarb Cake ingredients: 2 cups chopped rhubarb, 1½ cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 cup sour cream, 1 egg. Method: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a […]

My mother, Wilda Ruth Brown Dunham, is searching for her two older half-brothers Richard Barker and Raymond Barker. Here is all the information she could give me. The brothers’ mother is Frances Malloy Barker Brown and their father is either Richard or Raymond Barker (she cannot remember exactly) and the father was born in Nashua, […]

The annual doll tea hosted by WLU each spring is a cultural event with educational aspects. Children follow the example of the adults in attendance and dress for the Tea in pretty dresses, shoes, and hats, and may be accompanied by a doll. The children learn to display appropriate behavior and etiquette, and to care […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Will Bates College be hosting any type of event to honor pianist Frank Glazer who passed away in January? — No Name, Lewiston. ANSWER: Sun Spots has learned that Frank Glazer, the Bates College artist-in-residence and a pianist loved for his artistry and generosity, will be remembered at a gathering at the […]

ANSWER: The City of Lewiston Code of Ordinances is online at http://www.lewistonmaine.gov/index.aspx?NID=114/. “The copy is provided for information only. Every effort is made to ensure its accuracy. Sec. 14-41. Disposal of excrement. All manure and other excrement shall be disposed of in such a manner so as to prevent it from becoming a public nuisance or […]

Learn more about Tabers at www.tabersgolf.com/. DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Sumner Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be holding a yard/bake/plant sale at the Sumner Fire Department on Rte. 219 in Sumner, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Saturday, June 6. We are looking for donations in the form of baked goods, plants (house or garden), and other gently […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thought your readers might like to know that “The Ronald McDonald House” in Portland collects can tabs. Should any of your readers want to contribute tabs, I take mine to Portland each December and would be happy to take theirs. — Mary Ann Norcross at 207-783-6651. RESPONSE: More information about the Ronald […]

I cannot find my instructions now. Does anyone have this pattern to share with me? I’d so much appreciate it since I’m going to be a great-grandmother soon. Thank you in advance. Call 207-225-3109. — Linda in Turner. ANSWER: Have you checked at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store (http://www.joann.com/) and Hobby Lobby (http://shop.hobbylobby.com/), both in […]