DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to know who is responsible for cleaning the beach at No Name Pond in Lewiston. For a nice clean pond the beach is a disaster. Thank you for all the help you provide. — Ron, bocamp1@myfairpoint.net

ANSWER: Sun Spots could only find out that it is managed by a homeowners association. Hopefully some readers can provide contact information for that group.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Would the kind gentleman who offered to reglue my dining room chair a while ago please return it to me or call 783-9747. Thanks much. — Sheila Patrick, Lewiston

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’d like to ask if there is someone who would have a washing machine to give and deliver for an elderly lady. Washing by hand is hard work when you’re in your 70s. Thank you so much. — Miss Anita, Lewiston

ANSWER: Sun Spots is so sorry, but individuals cannot ask for free items. Only charities can do that.

Readers who are having trouble finding something can offer to buy it from other readers who have it, but they can’t ask for it for free.

Sun Spots often sends readers to Freecyle (see the next letter), but you have to have a computer for that.

Maybe a local appliance dealer has a used model he will sell for a price that will fit your budget.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We enjoy your column. People looking for “free” or looking to donate unwanted items might want to check out freecycle.org. It’s free to join, and you can post “offers” and “wanted” items.

I’d also like to thank you for your list of upholsterers. We used Alterations by Judy on Sabattus Street to make porch chair cushion covers, and the work was excellent.

Thank you. — Helen Clougherty, helenlv@juno.com

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Just wanted to let you know that in response to our Aug. 15 request we’ve gotten five sewing machine donations! We probably can’t take any more at the high school but want to thank everyone so very much for thinking of our art program. — Ellen Hodgkin, ehodgkin@auburnschl.edu

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have 10 dresses and four housecoats that are split halfway up the back or snap up the back for a bed-bound or wheelchair-bound women. For free. Call me at 783-9050. — Jeannine Bissonnette, pbdeliman@msn.com 

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have four copies of Home Arts magazine from 1933, 1936 and 1937 plus a small pile of Decorating Craft magazines from the 1970s for free. — 784-8803, we2rbcb@aol.com.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I work for the animals at the animal shelter in Lewiston. I am knitting blankets for the cats in the shelter. If you know someone who has four-ply yarn (not cone) in light colors that they don’t use, please call me at 777-1593.

I don’t have a car. If you could bring the yarn to me, I will pay for your gas. I enjoy knitting. It passes the day. — Germaine Nolan, Lewiston

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Aug. 28 there was a query from a reader about a readers theater in the area. The Open Book Players have performed in the area for more than 10 years.

They are based in Gardiner and often hold open auditions for their performances. Have the reader contact Artistic Director Lucille Rioux. Her phone number is 207-441-3210. Her email address is lucyrioux@gmail.com.

Openbook also has a website if the reader would like a bit more information. http://openbookplayers.org/

Openbook is a wonderful organization, and the members are always excited to to share information about this form of theatre.

Thank you for your great column. — Lyn Swan, lyn.ballou@gmail.com

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the request for contact information for the Androscoggin Readers Theater, I would suggest either a call or email to Director Naomi York (737-2213, NaomiJ@myfairpoint.net) or Judy Webber (784-6069, Jwebber26197@roadrunner.com). — Janet Gibson, jgibson34@myfairpoint.net

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I wish to thank the unknown gentleman responsible for turning in my lost credit card to the Auburn Post Office and to the postal agent who called the company to report the loss.

I am profoundly grateful to both of you. It’s nice to know there are such good people around. Also thanks to Sun Spots for providing a venue where happy endings may be shared. — B.P. via email

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