DEAR SUN SPOTS: I lost a ring at Great Falls Plaza in Auburn. It’s a size 7 and has a blue Maine tourmaline with two small diamonds. If found, please email me at [email protected]. — Merry, no town ANSWER: Let’s think positively. Please let us know when your ring is returned! DEAR SUN SPOTS: For […]
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Friend helping foreign exchange student find opportunities to volunteer
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m helping with a foreign exchange student in Lewiston who wants to perform 40 hours of volunteering. I’m not sure what’s available in our area for students who want and need to volunteer. Does anyone out there have any ideas? Please call me at 689-4394 and I will share the information with […]
Readers want to fill Christmas stockings for needy children
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A little while ago you posted about a local charity that was looking for filled Christmas stockings for children. Our church would like to do this, but I don’t know who was looking. — Catherine, no town DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you send me the name of the food pantry that gives […]
Free sofa bed offered; donations requested for seniors’ Christmas gifts
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a sofa bed I would like to give away. If anyone is interested, please call me at 615-3203. —Diane, Livermore Falls ANSWER: I’m sure someone will be very appreciative of this offer, Diane. Thank you for your generosity. DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for the name of the facility […]
Handyman/carpenter needed for repairs and A-frame swing construction
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Would you please point your magic wand on your infamous Rolodex for a handyman/carpenter, perhaps a retired gentleman, who would be interested in a sweet job and extra cash. I need help to build an “A” frame for my swing. I have the seat and ropes. I would be forever grateful. — […]
Tabs for Ronald McDonald House used for families needing housing
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I lost a ring that my husband gave me when I was shopping at Food City in Lisbon Falls between 2 and 2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. If you found the ring or have any information, please contact me at [email protected] or call 353- 5041. — Heidi, no town DEAR SUN SPOTS: A […]
Seniors ask for reliable, affordable help to fix computers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a Hewlett Packard personal computer Premier 7 that was compromised a few months ago. I’m looking for someone to clean out my computer and not charge me a fortune. Is there such a person who is fair to seniors? I need my computer to keep in touch with my children. […]
Purse owner thankful for its return; Hello-Ween organizers seek volunteers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Aug. 30, I was at a Sea Dogs game in Portland and left my purse hanging in a bathroom stall. Later, when I went to put something back into my purse, I realized it was gone. I ran back to the ladies’ room and it was no longer there. I went […]
Grill/Smoker for Non-profit
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re moving across the country and cannot take my husband’s large grill/smoker with us. Is there a local organization that would be interested in us donating it for their events? The smoker attachment can be removed. We do not have a truck so it would need to be picked up. Please contact […]
Literacy Volunteers seeks public interest in French version of Scrabble
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Literacy Volunteers Androscoggin is thinking about adding a French version of Scrabble to our annual Letters for Literacy Scrabble Fest. This will be the 22nd year of Scrabble Fest, which involves team competition rather than individual players. It’s tremendous fun and a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon with friends, and […]