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PublishedJanuary 3, 2023
Auburn senior homeowners may be eligible for $300 relief check from city
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I hope you can brighten our day with an update on the following: In October 2022, Auburn approved sending $300 to every taxpaying homeowner over the age of 65. Please follow up on this. — No name, Auburn ANSWER: Last fall, the Auburn City Council voted to allocate $700,000 from its allotment […]
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2023
Sun Spots: Help with coffee pots, recycling cellphones
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding Margie and the coffee pot (Thursday, Dec. 28. Sun Spots), the best coffee pot I have found is a Melitta Model 46894A (Type A75). We have the one with a stainless steel carafe — no danger of broken or chipped glass pots. I am 76 and like good coffee, but want […]
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PublishedDecember 30, 2022
Farmington church accepting Christmas decorations for annual fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: If you are culling your Christmas decorations , both indoor and outdoor, The Fairbanks Church is willing to accept these items for the Christmas Decorations Sale in November 2023. We will pick up these items within a 20-mile radius of Farmington, or we will set a time for you to deliver them. […]
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PublishedDecember 29, 2022
Boy Scout Troop 121 set to collect Christmas trees in Lewiston and Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the 11th straight year, Auburn-based Boy Scout Troop 121 will pick up Christmas trees in Lewiston and Auburn. While the cities provide several locations for free tree disposal, they no longer collect the trees at curbside. Some of the trees are donated to local farmers for their goats to consume.For a […]
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PublishedDecember 28, 2022
A Restaurant Angel and a Good Samaritan Usher Out 2022
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are two sisters who went to Governor’s Restaurant in Lewiston recently. When we got our tab to pay, we were told our meal had been paid in full by another customer. We were thrilled and used the money we would have spent on the meal to buy some desserts to take […]
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PublishedDecember 27, 2022
Farm animals love to snack on Christmas trees and wreaths
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I wrote in last year but wanted to remind readers again that goats like to eat Christmas trees and wreaths, the real ones, of course! If you are looking for a way to recycle your tree after the holidays, find some goats nearby! — Judy, no town ANSWER: Pigs, sheep and chickens […]
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PublishedDecember 26, 2022
Lewiston High School Class of ’82 plans 40th year reunion in August
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston High School Class of 1982 will hold its 40th year class reunion (delayed a year) on Aug. 5, 2023, at the Poland Spring Inn. See our Facebook page , Lewiston High School (Maine) Class of 1982, for more details or contact Lisa Karahalios at lilykat8@yahoo.com. ANSWER: I’ll be reminding everyone […]
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PublishedDecember 23, 2022
How to add your veteran’s name to Lewiston park monument
DEAR SUNSPOTS: I know you have printed this information probably a million and one times. However, would you be so kind as to print it one more time? I’m looking for the contact information to add names to the monuments in Veterans Memorial Park on Main Street in Lewiston. I truly appreciate your help, again! — […]
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PublishedDecember 22, 2022
Mexico church trustees thankful for paint campaign donations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This letter is to thank members of our community who have sent generous donations to the Painting Fund Campaign at Mexico Congregational Church. We know that the “Green Church” with its unique color and beautiful stained glass windows serves as a landmark for the town. We are pleased to have its shakes […]
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PublishedDecember 21, 2022
Foss Mansion tour scheduled for January
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are offering everyone a chance to learn all about the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in Auburn. This is an opportunity to see everything from the World War II era dance room in the attic to the original century-old whole house vacuum motor in the cellar, and everything in between. […]
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