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PublishedDecember 27, 2021
How do you ring in the new year?
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am an introvert and not big on parties and crowds, especially with COVID-19 still lurking. I would like to hear about ways that other people in Sun Spots Land celebrate, or at least acknowledge the new year in a way that is meaningful. I could use some new ideas.—Lawrence, no town […]
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PublishedDecember 24, 2021
Icelandic Christmas Eve Tradition
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have heard that there is tradition in Iceland where people give one another books on Christmas Eve. I think it’s wonderful and want to know more about it.—Ava, no town ANSWER: Books are a common Christmas gift in Iceland, with dozens of new ones being published before each Christmas. There are […]
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PublishedDecember 23, 2021
Memories shared on winter activities of the Androscoggin River
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the inquiry about the Androscoggin River freezing enough to allow for ice skating, the answer is yes. I was born at home in Lisbon Falls in 1934 and my house was only 200 yards from the river that froze over enough for ice skating before Thanksgiving Day for a number of […]
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PublishedDecember 22, 2021
Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends seeks bottle/can donations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This last year has been scary because of not knowing if I would have sufficient funding to care for my animals.Like so many other wonderful organizations affected by this world crisis, Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends has been unable to host any fundraising events and unfortunately, our organization was omitted from receiving any […]
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PublishedDecember 21, 2021
Keepsakes: Cross necklace returned to owner; snowflake pin lost
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to thank the person who found and turned in my gold necklace (Dec. 20 Sun Spots) with both a cross and a miraculous medal to the Walgreens on Sabattus Street. When calling Walgreens again, I was told someone turned it in and they were holding it for me. I […]
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PublishedDecember 20, 2021
Looking for necklace, mouse repellent
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have lost a necklace made up of two gold chains with a cross on one and a Miraculous Medal on the other. I lost it Monday, Dec. 13, in the Lewiston-Auburn area, possibly at a parking lot. Please, if someone has found it, it would mean a great deal to me […]
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PublishedDecember 17, 2021
Veterans organizations request borrowed uniforms be returned
DEAR SUN SPOTS: If anyone in the community has uniforms from the Franco American War Veterans and American Legion Post 22, please return them to me. We have new members coming into our post who need the hats and uniforms. This request also includes the ladies’ auxiliaries for these two organizations. Please and thank you. […]
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PublishedDecember 15, 2021
Owner of paisley fabric wallet hoping it will be found
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Thursday, Dec. 9, I was at Hannaford Pharmacy in Lewiston picking up a prescription. It was 3:48 p.m. according to my pharmacy receipt. I made no other stops and when I got home I did not have my wallet. Of value are my driver’s license, COVID vaccination card, and credit cards. I […]
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PublishedDecember 14, 2021
New Beginnings Holiday Drive seeks items for holiday care packages
DEAR SUN SPOTS: New Beginnings Holiday Drive is gearing up again! For our 2021 Holiday Gift Drive, we need your help to create holiday care packages. You can help homeless youth at New Beginnings have a brighter holiday this year. Gift bags will be given to 100-plus youth in our shelter, transitional living, and outreach […]
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PublishedDecember 13, 2021
Volunteers needed for Lewiston meal deliveries
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lewiston Housing Authority is looking for volunteer drivers to pick up groceries and pre-made lunches at local food pantries and deliver them to some of our residents throughout Lewiston. Anyone interested should contact me at 520-4608 or kdavis@lewistonhousing.org. — Kelly, Lewiston ANSWER: Here is a way to make a difference in someone’s […]
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