DEAR SUN SPOTS: We need volunteers to help pack community-supported agriculture bags at our Cultivating Community farm in Lisbon. Ideally, we need people to come once a week for eight or 16 consecutive weeks, starting in July, for two to three hours in the morning. In exchange for packing each week, they’ll get a free […]
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Calling cooks for Moxie Festival Recipe Contest
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Sun Spots readers, do you have a favorite recipe that includes Moxie? If so, enter the Moxie Recipe Contest which will be held Friday, July 13 at 5 p.m. at Chummy’s Mid Town Diner in Lisbon. The categories include appetizers, salads, dressings, sauces, main dishes, meat dishes, casseroles, desserts, pies and pastries. […]
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Sales outlet wanted for costume jewelry
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there anyone in the Lewiston-Auburn area who buys costume jewelry? —No name, no town ANSWER: Depending on the condition and the vintage of your jewelry, most consignment shops in the area would probably be interested in taking a look at what you have. You’ll want to call ahead and see what the […]
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Restaurant gift certificates, twist ties
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a gift certificate for the Covered Wagon on Main Street in Mexico, but the person who owned it passed away. Is there a way I can still redeem my certificate? If anyone knows what I can do, please call me at 207-364-8339. —No name, Rumford DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have a […]
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Power-cleaning, Blood Drive
Dear Sun Spots: Last year I got a paper in my mail called The Lewiston Leader. I want to subscribe, but lost their contact information. —No name, no town ANSWER: You can write to Turner Publishing at P.O. Box 214, Turner, ME 04210. They are at 5 Fern St. You can also contact them at […]
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Student report, 'Whispering Hope'
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A couple weeks ago, I had a letter published in this column about my Maine state report for school asking people to send me information. The response was overwhelming! I have tried my best to send a personal thank you note to everyone, but if someone sent something and that person has […]
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7½-mile yard sale planned in Norway
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Mark your calendars and plan to attend the Annual 7½ Mile Yard Sale sponsored by the Heywood Club of Norway. It will be held rain or shine Saturday, June 9, starting at 8 a.m. Many sales will be held by neighbors along Pleasant Street, Crockett Ridge, Round the Pond Road and Millettville, […]
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Auction to benefit cancer patient
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be a benefit for Jim Austin, who has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, at noon Saturday, June 9, at the Rumford Eagles. There will be numerous bands, food, a Chinese auction and a 50/50 raffle. To donate to the auction or help out, contact Jo Thurston Gaudet at 364-3597. […]
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Thrift Shop, Bee Gees
DEAR SUN SPOTS: When will Bartlett Memorial Parish Thrift Shop be open? No name, no town ANSWER: According to Pastor Doris Morgan, the thrift shop in North Jay will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 26, and be open every Saturday until the Sept. 8. The shop has clothes, craft supplies […]
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Yard, craft sales planned; doll patterns sought
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Rumford Historical Society and Rumford Grange will hold a giant yard sale and craft show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 2. The yard sale will include a plant sale in addition to other attractions in the Rumford Center Community Hall. The Rumford Grange craft show will be in […]