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January 13, 2025

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Iine to open Jan. 15

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide line is set to provide free income tax preparation services for low- and moderate-income taxpayers for the 2024 filing season. Beginning the week of Feb. 6, our experienced IRS-certified tax volunteers will be preparing and electronically filing federal and Maine income tax returns. We will be working out […]
Published
January 10, 2025

Recommendations for Rinaii heater installation needed

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are considering a Rinaii space heater for our new basement family room and are looking for recommendations from fellow Sun Spotters. We haven’t purchased anything yet so guidance and someone to do the installation is needed. If anyone has had a good experience with a local contractor, we would certainly appreciate […]
Published
January 9, 2025

Farmington church asking for unwanted Christmas items for its annual fundraiser

DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is the time of year when people are decluttering and culling their Christmas décor and other holiday items. Fairbanks Union Church in Farmington is willing to take them. We will collect all Christmas items, including ornaments, trees, wreaths, garlands, lights, linens, dishes, books, music, village scenes, inside and outside decorations, ugly […]
Published
January 8, 2025

Reader concerned about speeding along road in Leeds and Greene

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I just want to thank you for posting a request to learn if anyone else was concerned about the speeding on Quaker Ridge Road in Leeds and Greene (Dec. 18 Sun Spots). It was seen in Sun Spots, I’m sure, and was also seen on the Nextdoor app by some 300-plus people, […]
Published
January 7, 2025

Where can partially-full cans of paint be disposed?

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please identify who will accept partially-full cans of paint for disposal? Apparently, Lewiston Public Works does not receive them. Thanks for all the information that you share with the community! — Paul, Lewiston ANSWER: If the paint is still good, you may want to offer it as a donation to […]
Published
January 6, 2025

Yes, AARP tax assistance will return

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In the Dec. 16 Sun Spots, Gene from Lewiston asked about AARP assisting with tax returns again this year. Services will be available at the same place and times as last year. Anyone who has questions can call 513-3170 and listen to the voicemail message for up-to-date information. — No name, no […]
Published
January 3, 2025

Reader requests name of vegan cookbook and recipe for vegan burger

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Quite some time ago, a reader asked about a cookbook with vegan recipes and specifically a recipe for vegan burgers. I cut that column out and put it in an envelope in my recipe file but now I cannot find it. Those burgers are great! Would you be able to share the […]
Published
December 31, 2024

Boy Scouts picking up discarded Christmas trees in Lewiston and Auburn this weekend

DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the 13th year, Boy Scout Troop 121 will pick up Christmas trees in Lewiston and Auburn. While the cities provide locations for free tree disposal, they no longer collect the trees at curbside. For a minimum donation of $5, the Scouts will pick up Christmas trees on Saturday, Jan. 4, and […]
Published
December 30, 2024

Reader seeks help with Consolidated Communications email

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have an email address with Consolidated Communications, but I have not been able to use it since Friday, Dec. 20. I have called the number on my bill (1-844-968-7224) five times, but all I am told to do is to try to use a different website. I also tried calling 1-800-240-5019, […]
Published
December 26, 2024

Recipe for meat pie, a French holiday tradition

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My mother-in-law always made a meat pie for our Christmas Eve buffet, a French tradition at the holiday season. Some years ago Sun Spots published a recipe and I’ve lost my copy. Would you ask readers to share their recipes that call for pork and beef, potato, and spices? Thank you. — Mary, […]

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