DEAR SUN SPOTS: Our 11-year-old grandson is overweight and very distressed about it. I have heard “friends” tell him he’s fat, and he often tells us and his parents that he hates himself.

His doctor simply advised participating in sports, which he does, but it’s not nearly enough exercise or activity to help the weight problem. He really wants to do something about his weight and we (and his parents) want to help.

To that end, are there weight loss/nutrition/exercise programs in the Lewiston-Auburn area that work with children his age? There may be many families out there facing this challenging issue. Thank you so much for any information you can find or publish about this. — No Name via email

ANSWER: Sun Spots thinks the YMCA or YWCA could be just the ticket, but she expects readers will respond with some specific programs that have helped other children their families and will help your grandson.

Sun Spots applauds your willingness to participate. Studies show that children are more successful at losing weight when the whole family is involved.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Monmouth Museum is seeking items for its yard sale on June 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

We are looking for kitchen wares, books, antiques, collectibles, furniture, frames, fabrics, old tools, stuff from your barn, attic, cellar and/or garage.

Items can be dropped off at the Country Store on Main Street from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

For more information, email maryjayw@roadrunner.com. — Nancy via email

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On behalf of the Lisbon Historical Society, I am searching for Robert Ransone who graduated from Lisbon High School in the 1960s. Please contact me at LisbonHistSoc@gmail.com or by calling 407-3144. Thank you. — Ruth Brooks

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Oxford Hills High School Class of 1973 is planning its 40th reunion for Aug. 3.

Thanks to the Internet and Facebook, we’ve done very well locating almost 250 classmates. However, there are still a few we are looking for: Ann Alexander, Rose Allen, Kathie Bearce, Lynda Blake, Karen Campbell, Donna Cash Meader, Pearl Dexter Baiko, Gilbert Donahue, Jim Jordan, Brenda Estes Metivier, Michael Grover, Donald LaBrecque, Richard Lord, Susan Lothrop, Mike McDaniels, Everett Meserve, Wayne Morin, Linnette Paradis, Ed Parsons, Linda Sipe, Sheryl Stearns, Richard Weymouth and Brenda Woods.

If any of your readers know how to reach these classmates, please contact me. Thanks very much. — Sue Denison, Norway, 739-2131, SUESLD73@gmail.com

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Livermore Falls High School Class of 1968 is holding its 45th reunion on Aug. 24 at the Maple Lane Golf Course in Livermore. We hope that all classmates have been contacted. If you have not, or know of someone who has not received an invite by USPS, Facebook or email, please call me. — Kathy, 212-4066

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Monmouth Academy Class of 1963 will be holding a reunion on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Governor’s Restaurant on Lisbon Street.

We are missing a lot of classmates and want to reach them. If anyone know some of them or you are a classmate and want to come, please contact me. Thank you. —  Sheryl Gandy, 517-0362

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Jan. 27 someone was looking for a knitting machine. I have a KnitKing ( KH-881, KR900) with a lot of the compliment pieces that I would like to sell. — Norman P. Smith 998-3222, mammyno1@aol.com

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