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PublishedJune 3, 2022
Lewiston shelter holding ‘kitten shower’ for supplies, medical costs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society invites the community to a Kitten Shower on Saturday, June 4, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Last spring, hundreds of kittens were brought to the shelter ranging in age from newborn to 6 months. To help care for them, shelter staff and volunteers invite people to […]
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PublishedJune 2, 2022
Help needed to find car key lost somewhere in Lewiston or Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was hoping someone found a car key for a Toyota Corolla. My travel stops were in Lewiston and Auburn Hannaford, Big Lots!, Schooner Estates, and St. Peter’s Cemetery. Please call me at 212-9541 if you have found the key. — Pat, no town ANSWER: I sure hope someone has it and […]
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PublishedJune 1, 2022
Readers help find information on US servicemen from Sabattus
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Searching the American Battle Monuments Commission site for overseas burials of US servicemen, I found information on four of the men mentioned by Joan in the May 27 Sun Spots for a Sabattus American Legion Post project. Alphee Caron, Emilien Fontaine and Adrien Roux are all buried at St. Peter’s Cemetery in […]
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PublishedMay 31, 2022
Perennial Plant Sale is back to benefit Canton park and trails
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re so glad to be back with our annual Perennial Plant Sale this year and thankful to Sun Spots for helping us share the news! The Canton Park & Trails Committee will hold the sale June 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Park in Canton on Route 108, across […]
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PublishedMay 13, 2022
Androscoggin Gleaners seeks volunteers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Again this year the Androscoggin Gleaners are looking for volunteers for the summer and fall growing season. For those who are not familiar with us, we are affiliated with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Healthy Androscoggin, and work with local farms to harvest excess produce and put it into the […]
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PublishedMay 12, 2022
Where to find information on any new low income, senior housing
DEAR SUN SPOTS: How do I find out if there is any new low-income and/or senior housing projects in Lewiston-Auburn at this time, and who should I contact for information? — No name, no town ANSWER: Here is a website for you to explore that has good information and links to several resources for seniors […]
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PublishedMay 11, 2022
Advice requested for stopping cat from scratching furniture
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have adopted a sweet cat but she is insisting on scratching the furniture, even though she has a scratching post and one of those cardboard scratching boxes. I would love it if readers shared their ideas with me on what to do and what training methods have worked for them. — […]
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PublishedMay 10, 2022
Washer and dryer needed for warming center at Auburn church
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is a letter of thanks. I had written a letter to Sun Spots (March 22) regarding our weekend Warming Center at the First Universalist Church of Auburn, Unitarian Universalist, asking for an upright freezer so we can store enough food to provide weekend meals. I want to thank Bruce of Mechanic […]
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PublishedMay 9, 2022
Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin offers tutor training
DEAR SUNSPOTS: Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin is pleased to announce our first in-person tutor training since the pandemic began. The eight-hour workshop will be held over two consecutive days, June 2 and 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at USM/Lewiston-Auburn College, 51 Westminster St. in Lewiston. Volunteers are needed to serve as tutors as well as […]
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PublishedMay 6, 2022
Concern about nationwide infant formula shortage
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have heard about the nationwide baby formula shortage and I’m wondering why parents aren’t making their own formula like we used to do 60 years ago. My four babies thrived on a formula made with evaporated milk, water, and a small amount of Karo syrup. There are very specific directions how […]
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