DEAR SUN SPOTS: By the time everyone reads this letter, we will have already rung in the new year. As I reflect upon 2020, I realize that the Sweden Food Pantry has much to be grateful for. We have remarkable donors. People locally and from far away demonstrated that we are all neighbors helping neighbors. […]
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Free assistance for filing 2020 tax returns available with conditions
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The past few years AARP and Maine CA$H have offered free assistance for preparing and filing federal and state income taxes. Is that service no longer available due to COVID-19? If so, do you have recommendations for reputable and reasonably priced tax preparation services? — No name, Oxford ANSWER: It’s still a […]
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Services needed for making prints from old negatives, camera repair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have dozens of large format black and white negatives (2½ by 2½ inches) from which I’d like to have prints made. Is there a photographer or photo shop that can do that for me? —Mary, no town ANSWER: Photo Finish (783-3354) is the place you want to take your negatives, Mary. […]
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Grandparents ask about education investment for out-of-state grandchildren
DEAR SUN SPOTS: With all your resources available, could you find out if other states have a college fund such as our Alfond NextGen 529 Program here in Maine? I have a 4-month-old grandchild in Tennessee and would like to get her signed up for this fund. Thank you for providing so much more information […]
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Leather recliner offered at no cost to anyone who can use it
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a brown leather Flex-steel recliner in good condition to give to someone who could use it. Please call me at 744-9128. — Gordon, Norway ANSWER: That’s very generous of you! Be prepared for lots of calls, Gordon. Stand by! DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lemon flavoring (extract) removes permanent marker. I can’t […]
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Sewing machine repair; an offer of thanks
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for a place to get my sewing machine repaired and to purchase a few sewing supplies.—No name, no town ANSWER: A reader named Cindy just sent a recommendation the other day. She highly recommends Carolann’s Sewing Machine Repair in Minot after she had spent quite a bit of time looking […]
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New sidewalk to connect to extend to walking trail in Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m wondering if you could find out what the city of Auburn is doing along Minot Avenue on the hill from Elm Street to the rotary by Roy’s. At first it looked like they were just making another walking trail, but now whole sections of the hill are gone. I checked the […]
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Grief support requested by daughter whose mother died of COVID-19
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for grief support anywhere in Western Maine. I lost a parent to the virus as well as a close cousin. — Joy, Oxford ANSWER: First of all, Joy, I’m so sorry. You have my heart-felt sympathy. Please contact Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice (www.ahch.org, 795-9468 or 1-800-482-7412) offers grief support […]
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Donations to Good Shepherd Food Bank possible online or by mail
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There have been two items recently in the Sun Journal encouraging readers to support the critical role that the Good Shepherd Food Bank plays in combating food insecurity throughout Maine. However, neither item included information on how to donate directly to the Food Bank. Donations can be made online at www.gsfb.org or […]
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Raisin pie recipes include one with sour cream and meringue topping
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Here’s a real good old-fashioned raisin pie recipe. The first time I made it was in 1961. I use the ready-made pastry as it saves a lot of work. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cook 2 cups of seeded raisins in 2 cups of boiling water for about 5 minutes or until […]