ANSWER: At the time of his departure from WCSH6-TV, Kevin Mannix was co-writing a book with his wife about being raised by an alcoholic father while his wife wrote about her life after her mother’s suicide. The book, “Weathering Shame,” has been published and is available for purchase. You can visit http://brysontaylorpublishing.com/weatheringshame/ for more information or to order a book. The couple is busy signing books and making appearances to promote the book.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Are there any upcoming yard sales in Auburn that will benefit a nonprofit? — Cleaning out the attic, Auburn.

ANSWER: Sun Spots has learned that the United New Auburn Association Community Yard Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20, in the combined parking lots of Rolly’s Diner and the New Auburn Social Club. You can donate items to UNAA for its fund raising table or reserve a table to sell items for yourself. To reserve your table space, contact Ken Blais at 207-753-0171. A $10 donation fee will be accepted per space, with the proceeds going toward the various community projects that UNAA helps support. Beneficiaries this year are Marshall’s Popcorn Truck and the Walton School running track.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the person from Lewiston looking for “Andy” regarding refinishing her hardwood floor, I would like to let her know that in the event she is unable to connect with Andy that I have a hardwood flooring business called Satin Woods located in Oxford Hills. I do travel and estimates are free. I may be reached at 207-890-1996. Please leave a message and I will return the call. — Thank you, Doug Kilgore, Satin Woods.

HI SUN SPOTS: Can you or anyone tell me where I can find a lampshade for a table lamp where the bulb screws in at the top instead of halfway down the shade? Thank you for all that you do. — No Name, Waterford. Call 207-743-5435.

ANSWER: Have you been to Walmart, Staples, JC Penney, Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Kohl’s, or Lighting Concepts? These are stores that sell lampshades.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Sometimes “thank you” never seems to be enough and this is one of those times. On behalf of the Sumner Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and the Sumner Volunteer Fire Department Fire Fighters, I am sending this thank you to each and every person who had, in some way or another, a hand in making our annual yard/bake/plant sale held on Saturday, June 6, a huge success. Also, congratulations to Paul Ackley who was the excited winner of our Fish & Fry raffle. We are already looking forward to our next sale on the first Saturday of June, 2016! All proceeds go to the Sumner Volunteer Fire Department from this event. I also wanted to thank you for publishing our information each time. You are a great resource and we appreciate you. Thank you so very much, Charlotte Blier, Auxiliary member on behalf of all members.

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