DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for a 1980 Mt. Blue High School yearbook. If anyone has one, I would be able to pay a reasonable price for it. Please contact me at 576-9266. — Kevin, no town ANSWER: You may want to also contact the school or the town library, if you haven’t already. They […]
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Free income tax preparation offered for qualified Mainers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We want to get the word out that AARP Tax-Aide will provide free income tax preparation services for low- and moderate-income taxpayers for the 2020 filing season. Three days per week from Feb. 1 through April 4 our experienced IRS-certified tax volunteers will prepare and electronically file federal and Maine income tax […]
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Husband wants old-fashioned hand egg beater for popover recipe
Husband wants old-fashioned hand egg beater for popover recipe
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Fruit fly infestation calls for application of vinegar and detergent
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a fruit fly problem that is making me pull out my hair — what little I have left. I have tried apple cider vinegar and Fabreze. The issue isn’t as bad as it was, but there are straglers that keep reproducing at a very fast rate. Please help. — Kathleen, […]
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Special Olympics Maine Winter Games at Sugarloaf this weekend
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In the Jan. 8 Sun Spots there was a request for sponsors for the Central Maine Adaptive Sports athletes to attend the Special Olympics Winter Games. I want to clarify that it should have said the games are being held at Sugarloaf ski area in Carrabassett Valley on Jan. 26-28, not Sunday […]
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Free training offered for hospice volunteers in western Maine
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice is gearing up for its volunteer training program again. We will post the schedule for classes in the near future. We are also looking into opening a hospice thrift store by March and will be reaching out to the community for donations, as well as volunteers and […]
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Ring found at church; free tax preparation help available
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A ring was found in the narthex at Saint Philip Church after New Year’s Day mass. If you have lost a ring, please contact me at 782-5553. — Connie, no town ANSWER: Writing to Sun Spots is one of the very best ways to reunite lost and found items. I love being […]
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Readers seek help packing up their house
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I need a reference for folks who would help pack up our house. We are physically unable to do it. Please contact us at 207-778-3728. —Elaine, no town ANSWER: This is a very important service that many people need, especially those of a certain age who are downsizing due to their transition […]
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Free piano offered to anyone who has the means to move it
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a Kohler & Campbell Spinet piano to give away. It is in excellent condition, other than needing to be tuned. It’s free to anyone who wants to move it. Please contact me at 783-3207 or [email protected]. — Paul, no town ANSWER: What a generous person you are! I’m sure you’ll […]
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Retiree offers to care for dogs while owners are away
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In regard to the Jan. 14 Sun Spots about dogsitting, we have dog sat a few times this past summer and fall. I am retired and have time to tend them. We had dogs of our own, but after our last one passed, we decided not to get another one so I […]