ANSWER: Sun Spots could not track down any holiday-shaped pretzels currently on the shelf but got the scoop that they are expected in our local grocery stores starting next week, maybe even as early as Monday, Dec. 5. If any readers have spotted these pretzels already on the shelf somewhere in Lewiston or Auburn, please write in to Sun Spots.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Join Dirigo High School’s class of 2018 for a holiday craft fair on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tuscan Opera House on Main St. in Dixfield. There will be crafters, baked goods, wreaths, wrapping and raffles. Vendor space is available for $15, tables are provided. For more information, contact Kurt Rowley at 207-680-0113.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the person looking to repair an antique train, they should contact the Great Falls Model Railroad Club. They are located at 144 Mill St. in Auburn and can be reached by calling 207-576-3788. — No name, no town.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for someone in the Rumford or Mexico area that would come to my house and be willing to cut a small square in a steel beam behind a wall. An animal is trapped in there and I do not know of any other way to get it out. My house is very old and the foundation is not the best but I think someone could cut through the wall. Thanks. — Cynthia, Dixfield.

ANSWER: Please keep your safety a priority and do not attempt to remove a wild animal on your own. The animal control officer in your town is Anne Simmons-Edmunds, and she can be reached by calling 207-369-0717.

But assuming that you have exhausted your town’s municipal animal control services, your next best step is to contact a professional animal removal service. They are licensed experts and should be able to find the point of entry and set traps to lure the animal out or at least access the animal safely.

All American Wildlife Control is located in West Paris and can be reached by calling 207-515-1110. They can remove wildlife as well as do minor repairs to any damage and seal up problem areas.

Wildlife Services of Maine is another removal and remediation company, they can be reached at 207-860-0095.

Lockhart’s Lawncare and Critter Removal can also inspect your home and remove wildlife. They can be reached by calling 207-314-3849.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Center for Wisdom’s Women is seeking volunteer applicants for companions. The companion role requires women to have a professional background in social work, teaching, nursing, chaplaincy or other related fields, and companions work with local women. The commitment is a half-day weekly. Those interested should contact Executive Director Klara Tammany at 207-513-3922. Donations can be written to Trinity Church/Wisdom and sent to The Center for Wisdom’s Women, at P.O. Box 1016, Lewiston, ME 04243.

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