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    August 12, 2021

    Scrapbooking days scheduled to support children, veterans

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re having a few “cropping” events this fall to help support causes that benefit children and veterans. This is a day when people bring their scrapbook supplies and paper craft items and spend the day working on their scrapbook, card-making, and other types of paper crafts. We all enjoy sharing our inspiration […]

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    August 11, 2021

    6-year-old seeking donations of school supplies for homeless children

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Liliana Tripp, 6, is at it again. We reached out to Sun Spots in the past to help get the word out about our gift bags for homeless children and received a great response. After the project was finished, Liliana decided she wanted to continue to make an impact on the community […]

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    August 10, 2021

    Auburn church switching annual fundraiser to September

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Auburn United Methodist Church will hold a Fall Festival Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 25. This is a new time of year for our annual money-making project, replacing the Shop on Park Avenue Christmas fair in November. This is a time for not just buying holiday-themed things, but […]

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    August 9, 2021

    Snowbirds seeking vehicle storage and transport to S. Portland airport

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the past 20 years we have stored a car from September to June with Neil Martin at his Goldenrod Garage in Freeport. Unfortunately, Neil died last October, and we lost a good friend. We have a camp in Rangeley that we use for the three summer months and our nine-month home […]

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    August 6, 2021

    Driver with flat tire thanks Auburn police officers who stopped, helped

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was traveling Route 4 in North Auburn on July 23 when, unbeknownst to me, I hit a sharp object and had a tire that was slowly losing air. Luckily, Sgt. Chris Hatfield from the Auburn Police Department signaled to me to let me know. He graciously waited with me on the […]

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    August 5, 2021

    Tipping massage therapists is a matter of the setting, either spa or medical

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I know an elderly person who needs massage therapy for pain. Being on a fixed income, leaving the recommended tip is not possible as only occasional massages are affordable. She feels terrible and has stopped going to a particular place because she feels pressured to tip. Would tipping still be necessary if […]

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    August 4, 2021

    Many internet sites available to find people, including those at no cost

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: In your response to someone inquiring about how to find an obituary, you stated there are websites that provide information on living and deceased people and listed some for the deceased. I have tried to find sites for living people, but I can’t find any. Would you please provide some? Sun Spots […]

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    August 3, 2021

    WCSH 6 couple now working at a sister station in Columbus, Ohio

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Where are husband and wife Lindsey and Clay on Channel 6 News? Has the lottery been moved to another building in Augusta? I went by a few months ago and the building looked empty. Can you and the rest of Sun Spots Nation help me find an easy recipe for baked haddock? […]

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    August 2, 2021

    South Paris church set to host yard sale

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: A large indoor/outdoor rummage and yard sale will be held Sat., Aug.14, at the First Universalist Church at 36 Pine St. in South Paris from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.  A bag sale will follow from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Clothes, books, furniture, kitchenware, household items, tools, and much more will be […]

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    July 30, 2021

    Looking for parts to restore Ford Model T

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: My son is restoring a 1924 Ford Model T and is looking for parts including four 21-inch split rims that fit Fort Model T wooden wheels, body panels, a cowling, doors, a hood, a reel axle and brake parts. He is also looking for any other parts that anyone is willing to […]