Dear Sun Spots: I am searching for vendors for our Buckfield Community Day Celebration on Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 4). If you or someone you know is interested in being a vendor, please contact Everett at 890-2142; for table spaces and entertainment, please contact Jill at 333-2885. – Everett T., Buckfield.

Dear Sun Spots: I am looking for Lewiston High School year books for 1981 and 1982. If anyone wants to sell or part with theirs, please contact me at 777-1249. Thank you. – A Lewiston Reader.

Dear Sun Spots: It’s not too late! Attention, Class of 1971, Rumford and Mexico high schools: We have extended the deadline for responses until Aug. 1. If you have not replied, you still have time. We haven’t been able to find a few classmates. Do you know where they are? We are looking for Donna Wallace, Glen Wallace, Mike Warner, Sue Nichols, Mike Montgomery, Ted DesRoches, Charlie Casey, Laurie Williams, Albert Downs, Dennis Chessie, Mark Hutchinson, Diana Roy and Sharon Dyer. Please call Yvonne at 562-8202 if you have any information.

Dear Sun Spots: Thanks for the great information you share with others every day. I was wondering if Sun Spots could please find the new address for former Portland Police Chief Michael Chitwood. I believe he moved to Pennsylvania. Thank you. – No Name, Lewiston.

Answer: Media Mike is now the police superintendent with Upper Darby Township, Pa.. You can try reaching him at Upper Darby Police Department, 7236 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082. General business phone number is 610-352-7050. You can also try reaching him via e-mail at info@udpd.org. The administrative office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Dear Sun Spots: I am looking for a cross-stitch pattern put out by Leisure Arts. It is leaflet 703, book 21, and the title is “Tea, Roses and Romance” by Paula Vaughan. I am willing to pay for the booklet and mailing. I may be reached at 342 Main St., Elsworth, ME 04605. – Janice White, Ellsworth.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, you might want to check out www.salt-and-pepper.com.html. They list a book titled “The Best of Paula Vaughan” for $24.95 which includes the pattern you are seeking. Contact the company at Salt & Pepper, 310 Morton St., Suite 336, Richmond, Texas 77469, 800-275-5699.

Dear Sun Spots: A friend of mine has this stuffed animal that needs to be repaired and cleaned up. Is there anyone in the Lewiston-Auburn area who could do this for her? I can be reached at 783-4627. The best time to reach me is real early in the morning or in the afternoon. Thank you in advance for all your help. – Dawn Gross, No Town.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, Sun Spots would recommend you contact Delores Blanchard, at 2644 Turner Road, Auburn, 782-4853. She repairs most anything. Call her first, to ensure she’ll be available.

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