DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Congregational Church of East Sumner has several bean hole bean suppers each year to raise funds for our outreach missions and community gatherings. The suppers have become so popular that we are in need of another 12-quart cast-iron, handled bean pot with a cover.
Our next bean suppers are Aug. 26 and Sept. 9 (during our Woodcarvers’ Camp and Carve Weekend). All suppers are at 5:30 p.m. with a cost of $8 per person and $22 per family. The final bean hole event is our Annual Barn Sale on Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The beans are served for lunch during the sale. Pints are available for sale at suppers and the fall and spring sales, and that’s why we need another pot.
If anyone has a pot they no longer need, please consider donating it to us. You can contact Bill or Linda at 388-2263 or Cyndy at 388-2667, or come to our campfire and sing-along at dusk the evening before our suppers. The church is at 50 Main St. (Route 219) in Sumner, just west of the junction with Route 140. See us on Facebook “East Sumner Congregational Church” or http://congregationalchurchofeastsumner.weebly.com. Thank you! — Cyndy, Sumner
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m writing this for my grandmother who would like to know if there are any hairstylists that travel to your home and do the typical wash, cut and style. She lives in Lewiston. Thank you in advance for all your help! — Sarah, no town
ANSWER: SeniorsPlus has a resource center with recommendations for all types of senior services and should be able to help. Their number is 1-800-427-1241.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a land deed dated 1864 from a William R. Frye of Lewiston selling four acres of land in Greene, Maine, to a lady from Boston. The deed has all kinds of numbers with where the land is located. My question is where could I go to find where this land may be located, being it is so old? — Glen, no town
ANSWER: The Androscoggin County Registry of Deeds will help you! They hold records that date back to 1854, so you’re in luck. The registry is on the first floor of the Androscoggin County Courthouse at 2 Turner St. in Auburn. Their contact information is 753-2500, ext. 1981, or email the registrar, Tina Chouinard at [email protected]. You may also be able to find your deed online at androscoggindeeds.com.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I know you have had information before for people looking for someone who repairs antique dolls. Could you please give me that information again? Thank you so much! — No name, no town
ANSWER: A Special Place for Dolls in Wales specializes in antique doll repair, including but not limited to restringing, wig washing, cleaning and modeling missing pieces. Owner Linda Tibbetts said she will be happy to assist you. She can be reached at 375-7255.
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