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PublishedMay 5, 2020
Face coverings and fundraiser all about helping during pandemic
DEAR SUN SPOTS: People are starting to venture out now and I was wondering if there is anyone in the Lewiston-Auburn area who is selling washable face coverings. I know a lot of people are making them and donating them. For those of us who don’t have time to sew or don’t have sewing machines, […]
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PublishedMay 4, 2020
School lunch staff are heroes on the front line during pandemic
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’ve been the administrative assistant to the director of Lewiston Public Schools Nutrition Program for 10 years so I’ve seen my share of heroes. The director, Alisa Roman, is a true example of what it means to step up and jump in with both feet. She’s been leading the most amazing team […]
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PublishedMay 1, 2020
Facebook groups offer assistance, answers regarding COVID-19
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A co-worker told me about a Facebook group where you can ask for assistance and get questions answered regarding COVID-19. Can anyone join and how do I do it? — No name, Poland ANSWER: The group is Maine Coronavirus Community Assistance and it already has over 20,000 members. You can go on […]
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PublishedApril 30, 2020
Monthly car wash charges continuing even though stations closed
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am sure other readers will be wondering the same thing that I am. Each month our credit card gets charged a recurring amount for a local car wash. This payment is fixed, and it allows us to wash our vehicles as often as we want during the month. My husband went […]
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PublishedApril 29, 2020
Lewiston brickyard description prompts question about particles
DEAR SUN SPOTS: As many have said, you’re a whiz at ferreting out information. Regarding my request about a brickyard, someone wrote on April 7 and 14, describing the brickyard on Libby Avenue. I live on College Street near Montello Manor and when we get runoff from rain or melting snow, the water contains microscopic […]
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PublishedApril 28, 2020
Shelter wanted for outdoor statue; Auburn high school reunion set for fall
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Edward Little Class of 1970 will hold its 50th year reunion Oct 9-11. Invitations will go out soon. Email Kayeti@aol.com for details. — Sandy, no town ANSWER: This is in response to Nancy (April 20 Sun Spots) who asked about the reunion. Fingers are crossed that we will be able to […]
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PublishedApril 27, 2020
Thanks for canning jars, paper and mail carriers, and food drive-thru workers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to thank you and the reader who answered me regarding my request for canning jars (April 8 Sun Spots). It was really nice, as the person who got in touch with Sun Spots offering the jars is a longtime friend who I hadn’t seen for some time. Before we chatted […]
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PublishedApril 24, 2020
Nonprofit repurposing graduation gowns for health care workers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My daughter sent me this information about Gowns4Good with a request that I find and donate her graduation gowns to this cause. I thought that others might also have used graduation gowns to put to good use. For more information, https://www.gowns4good.net. This idea is a great one. — Karen, no town ANSWER: […]
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PublishedApril 23, 2020
Former spring in Auburn evokes memories of boat rides across lake
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the spring on Townsend Brook Road (April 3 Sun Spots), it is still damp on the ground where the spring was. There is also some of the foundation of the old hotel that was there between the path and the lake. There was a boat that would take people across the […]
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PublishedApril 22, 2020
‘HOPE’ and ‘LOVE’ question served up with overnight yeast waffle recipe
DEAR SUN SPOTS: When I look out my window I can see Veterans Memorial Park across the river. To the north these words are painted on the walls (left from the Libby Mill): “HOPE,” and “LOVE.” Does anyone know when and how they were put there? We are so fortunate to have you to answer […]
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