DEAR SUN SPOTS: I just read in the Sept. 8 Sun Spots that you’d like telephone numbers for snowblowing and plowing and lawn care services. My daughter found a person from Turner and I just talked with him and hired him after he gave me all the information I needed. I told him about Sun […]
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Wallet and sweater left behind at stores reunited with owners
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Sunday, Sept. 6, I lost my wallet in the men’s room at Lowe’s in Auburn. I did not realize it until I got home. I went back and the nice manager told me it had been found and gave it back to me. — Fred, no town ANSWER: You must have […]
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Boy loses iPad left on great-grandmother’s car roof
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m hoping you can help me. On Sept. 3, my great-grandson, Colby, left his iPad on the roof of my car. We left our home on the Bald Hill Road in New Gloucester and traveled up Route 122 to Poland along Carpenter Road, Range Hill Road and Cleave Tripp Road before he […]
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Looking for screen repair, snow removal services
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you have the name of someone in your Rolodex who can repair damaged screens? The previous homeowner’s cat damaged several. As always, you are greatly appreciated. — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: My handyman told me that Portland Glass at 865 Lisbon St. in Lewiston repairs screens. The number is 250-5965. Another […]
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Federal income tax refund still undelivered after February filing
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re looking for help to try to find out where our 2019 federal income tax refund is. We sent in our tax return around Feb. 21, 2020, and still have not received our refund. I have called the refund hot line, 1-800-829- 1954, many times, but have not found that to be […]
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Sources for sturdy mattress requested; meat pie recipe shared
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have a relative who weighs 350 pounds and is in need of a bed. We bought him a mattress about three years ago, but it needs to be replaced. I am hoping that someone in Sun Spots Land can offer some advice as to what type we should look for and […]
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Reader loses earring; Sumner church holding outside garage, bake sales
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Sumner Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will have an outside Garage and Bake Goods Sale on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Universalist Church off Route 219 in West Sumner. Rain date is Sept. 17. Raffle tickets will be available to purchase baskets. Social distancing and […]
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Gardening tips needed, SHARECenter lists locations, hours
DEAR SUNSPOTS: Would you or your readers have any suggestions for fertilizer to grow large tomatoes and buttercup squash? I have tried many times with different fertilizers and have not been successful. Please send in your ideas; I would appreciate it. — Lisa, no town ANSWER: The fertilizer may not be the problem, but if […]
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Fundraiser planned for Gold Star Families monument in Lewiston
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The L&A Veterans Council and Gold Star Moms are raising funds to erect a monument in honor of Gold Star Families to be placed in the Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston. Gold Star Families are those who have suffered the loss of a family member who died while on active duty in […]
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Jigsaw puzzles, can tabs and online sales help among requests
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have boxes containing 10 (1000-piece) jigsaw puzzles to give away to anyone who can pick them up. They have been used only once and are in good condition. If interested, please call me at 784-3910. — No name, no town ANSWER: Wow! This is so generous of you, especially during the […]