DEAR SUN SPOTS: My family will be flying out of the Portland airport at a very early morning hour soon. Can you find me the names and contact numbers for hotels near PWM that offer shuttle service to and from the airport and allow you to leave your vehicle in their parking lot free if you stay there the night before? Thank you. — No Name, South Paris

ANSWER: You might call 1-800-PARK-FLY, or visit http://buyreservations.com, which lists four of the local hotels that offer that option. Other hotels that advertised online included the Best Western Merry Manor Inn on Route 1, 774-6151, www.bestwestern.com; Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 303 Sable Oaks Drive, 775-3900, www.hiexpress.com; Hampton Inn, 171 Philbrook Ave., 773-4400; and the Hilton Garden Inn, 145 Jetport Blvd., 828-117, www.hilton.com. The practice seems pretty widespread, so if you have a favorite chain of hotels, give them a call. They probably offer the deal, too, if they have a hotel near the airport.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I sorted out my sewing supplies and fabric and called the Hillview sewing club. I was told they no longer needed those items. If someone needs these sewing notions and fabric, call Sylvia at 783-3935. — Sylvia, Lewiston

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The eighth-grade class will be hosting a hunter’s breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 4:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Phillips Elementary School. It’s $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Families are welcome. This is a benefit for the eighth-grade’s spring class trip to Quebec. — Sharon Dudley, administrative secretary, Mt. Abram High School

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone have a 1959 Farmington High School year book they no longer want? I have a friend who lost hers.

Also I have a large metal desk to give away. Call 645-4870. — No Name, No Town

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to know if anyone can make two DVDs from a VHS. It’s for my grandchildren. Please call anytime at 212-9913. Thank you very much. — No Name, Auburn

ANSWER: Contact Via-Vision Film & Video Productions in Lewiston at 783-2550, www.viavisionvideo.com, for assistance. Owner Francis Gagnon charges $10 per hour per tape to transfer. Additional copies of the same DVD are $10, including case and label.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for being a constant supporter of our need for the Hospice and Bereavement Volunteer programs at Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice. While that need is ongoing, we are currently seeking volunteers who have office experience and can help to file, open charts, discharge patients and possibly do computer data entry and other special projects for two to four hours per week. A one-on-one training of three to four hours is provided at your convenience. For more information, please call AHCH Volunteer Services at 777-7740 or 1-800-482-7412. Again, thank you. — Polly Robinson, recruiter

DEAR SUN SPOTS: A short while ago you had a letter from someone requesting old skis. I neglected to cut this information out before the paper was sent to recycling. Any chance you could give me the contact name and number? Thanks. — No Name, Leeds

ANSWER: Call Bob Poirier evenings at 345-3196 to arrange delivery/pickup.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You’ve been a great help in finding items for me in the past. I have a new request. My son needs a 9- by 7-foot garage door. His is falling down and rotted, and he isn’t working at this time and can’t buy a new one. I am looking for one for $100 or less to get him by until he can afford one. It doesn’t matter what it’s made of, just in good condition. People can call me at 674-2410, and we will pick up. Thank you. — Mrs. Richard Dewitt, South Paris

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