DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding a Tupperware dealer (July 7 Sun Spots), here’s the information for Kim Richards-Jones who I’ve ordered from in the past: https://mytwpage.com/exceptionalsales . — Trudy, no town DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am a Tupperware dealer and would like you to put my name in your Rolodex. I would also like to help […]
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Reader recalls Wasson Grove in New Gloucester and its delicious hamburgers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to ask if anyone remembers Wasson Grove on Route 4 in New Gloucester, popular in the 1940s and beyond. Their hamburgers were something many people enjoyed for many years until the turnpike was built. I hope all who remember this place will write to Sun Spots. — John, Augusta ANSWER: […]
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Andover church holding Years of Find Treasures sale indoors July 17
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We want to let all your readers know that the First Congregational Church in Andover will host Years of Fine Treasures, an indoor yard sale, Saturday, July 17, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 126 South Main St. For more information, contact 392-3157. ANSWER: That sounds lovely. I hope you raise […]
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Readers seek sources for repairs to stained-glass windows, tent zippers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Mexico Historical Society is seeking expertise and recommendations for the repair and conservation of the stained-glass windows in the Wills Homestead Museum. The society is also fundraising for the expenses related to this endeavor. Contact the society through its Facebook page. Correspondence or donations may be mailed to Mexico Historical Society, […]
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Village Scrappers offering material, notions at quilting yard sale in Livermore Falls
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Village Scrappers of Livermore is holding a Quilters’ Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at 176 Park St. in Livermore Falls. It’s the house on the corner of Routes 17 and 133. Rain date is July 18. There will be all kinds of fabric and notions […]
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Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine relocates services in Norway
The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, previously housed at 199 Main St., on the Stephens Memorial Hospital campus, has relocated to 59 Winter St., former site of the hospital’s Human Resources Department. The new building provides the opportunity for larger meeting space for support groups, private consultation areas, staff offices, a dedicated room for […]
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North Waterford church serving takeout chicken dinner, strawberry shortcake
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The North Waterford Congregational Church will have curbside takeout suppers Tuesday, July 6 and 20. The menu is oven barbecued chicken, corn on the cob, baked beans, coleslaw, cornbread and strawberry shortcake. We will serve from 5 to 6 p.m. The cost is $10. We would like to thank all the people […]
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Recipients of new child tax credit should check for details with financial pros
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Since the new child tax credit will be issued monthly, will our tax return refund be less when we file our 2021 tax return? — No name, no town ANSWER: First of all, I am not a tax expert. For questions such as this, the best thing you can do is consult […]
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Church and library fundraisers scheduled for Farmington and Turner
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A reminder that the Fairbanks Union Church Deacons will host a Yard Sale on July 9 and 10. We would appreciate any items people are willing to donate. We will pick up within a 20-mile radius of Farmington. We do not accept clothing, computers, older model TVs and computers. The proceeds will […]
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Reader requests Farmers’ Almanac to check weather forecast for August
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Farmers’ Almanacs seem to have disappeared from the store. I’m trying to find out what the weather is going to be for Aug. 5 through 8. I tried looking it up online but didn’t have any luck. I’m hoping another Sun Spots reader has on almanac and can share the information I’m […]