DEAR SUN SPOTS: Some time ago you published a list of people who sold items on eBay and other sites for a fee. I recalled that one of them was Goin’ Postal, but they no longer do this. Do you have anyone else in your Rolodex who provides this service? We are downsizing and need […]
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Sewer invites others to help restock face mask boxes along Lewiston street
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In downtown Lewiston, there are marked boxes where free face masks are offered. I thought I should do my part to help stop the spread of the virus so I am making masks and putting them into these boxes. Every time I’ve gone to drop off more masks, the boxes have been […]
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Craftspeople requested for heirloom doily, roll-top desk repairs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a crocheted doily of sentimental value that has begun to partially unravel. It’s a 10-point pineapple design and 10½ inches in diameter. Two points need small repairs, if that’s possible. Do you have the name of someone in your Rolodex who crochets and could make the repair? — Mary, Oxford […]
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Search is on for raisin pie and Nadeau’s bakery recipes
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to purchase an old-fashioned raisin pie, not a store-bought one. I don’t want to have to bake it either. Does anyone who makes these be willing to sell me one? — No name, no town ANSWER: Surely someone in Sun Spots Land will respond to this request, but if […]
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Homeowner grateful to mystery snowplow driver who cleared wet snow
DEAR SUN SPOTS: After that awful paste of precipitation that fell last weekend, I wanted to let your readers know that there are indeed wonderful people in our midst. I was looking at the mess where the town plow had gone past my driveway after my snowblower refused to go through it, although it did […]
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Readers ask for places to donate knitted items, organ, calendars
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have new knitted hats, slippers and mittens to give away. I also have lapghans (small afghans) that are good for the sick and elderly. Does Sun Spots know of any charities that would like these items? — Sylvia, no town ANSWER: Ordinarily, there are many places to donate these handmade items, […]
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Winter driving requires vehicle preparedness and emergency gear
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Last year at Christmastime, you printed a letter about being safe in your vehicle in winter. I cut it out and gave it to my grandson who was a new driver. I think it would be a good idea to print it again. This past weekend when the weather was terrible, I […]
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Volunteer opportunity to read online to day care children
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are looking for volunteers to support early childhood literacy in our communities. You can volunteer safely with BookReach! If you are looking for a virtual volunteer opportunity and have one hour per week available to read to children, please contact the BookReach Volunteer Reading Program. We serve children in small in-home […]
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Volunteers needed to place wreaths at Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Wreaths Across America is delivering wreaths to the Veterans Memorial Park at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec 14. Volunteers are needed to place the wreaths on the memorials. If anyone can help, please come to the park at 9:30 a.m. Jerry Dewitt will be there to coordinate the effort. Please remember to dress […]
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Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends seeking support this winter
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In all of my 42-plus years of rescuing animals, I’ve encountered challenges, but this past year with the pandemic has often been scary because of not knowing if I will have sufficient funding to care for my animals. Like so many other wonderful organizations affected by this world crisis, Tommy’s Feral Feline […]