DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’ve had the same phone at least 15 years. It’s a 3G TracFone that I added 200 minutes to on Feb. 1 at Walmart. I have gotten two calls on this TracFone saying the same message that on Feb. 22 my TracFone will no longer work and be available for me to […]
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Donations are needed to complete Turner building replicas
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I had written to you last fall regarding the replicas of the Turner Center Creamery and the Turner Twin Bridge. These were built by a gentleman in town named Del Sennett and were displayed in the Turner Bicentennial Parade in 1986. They were later placed on town property for everyone to enjoy. […]
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Employee seeks advice on getting a W-2 form to file tax return
DEAR SUN SPOTS: What can an employee in Maine do to receive their W-2? It seems my employer is not in any hurry to give us one, nor does he seem to intend to. What recourse do we have? — No name, no town ANSWER: Well, that’s not good. I trust you have communicated to […]
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Cribbage boards requested for Montello Manor residents
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Would anyone have some cribbage boards to donate to Montello Manor in Lewiston? If so, please drop them off at the front door.—Amy, no town ANSWER: The address is 540 College St. I hope there is a big turn-out in support of the residents playing cribbage. It really is a fun way […]
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Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn seeks applications for home repairs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a volunteer with Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn and wondering if you could help us with finding homes to renovate this year. The nonprofit organization is supported entirely by contributions of time, labor, material and money. We are dedicated to repairing homes of those who, due to financial hardship, age and/or disability, cannot […]
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Bottles offered to nonprofits that provide a drop-off location
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m wondering if any groups are conducting bottle drives and picking up empties. The Girl Scouts had a wonderful drop-off spot on Ferry Road, but it’s no longer there. It was very convenient and right on my way. Is anyone else providing such a place? — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: I’m putting […]
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Auburn woman wants mittens made to match her scarf
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for someone who can knit me a pair of large women’s mittens. I have the yarn that matches my scarf and I could mail it to the knitter and would pay them to do this for me. — Mary, Auburn ANSWER: Do you have a pattern or at least a […]
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Free COVID-19 tests to be available soon through Medicare
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was wondering if all who need COVID-19 tests have found them easily. A recent decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid will soon allowover-the-counter tests to be available free — up to eight test kits per month per recipient — through Medicare at participating, eligible pharmacies and stores. The details […]
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Danville Junction Grange continues monthly takeout suppers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for spreading the word about the baked bean and casserole takeout supper at Danville Junction Grange last month, it was a huge success! Thanks, too, to all our loyal supporters for their generosity. We will soon be able to continue with our list of repairs to the hall. It was decided to […]
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Historical society wants to return Luce Photography photos to families
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Following the final closing of Luce Photography Studio in Farmington, an inventory of several thousands of envelopes with pictures, proofs and negatives were left. These date from the 1930s to the studio’s closing. They were distributed to area historical societies. We, the Livermore/Livermore Falls Historical Society received over a thousand images belonging […]