DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Rumford Historical Society is seeking donations of typical yard sale items, including furniture, for its Saturday, June 2, yard sale. No clothing please. Furniture in the Rumford area can be picked up by calling Herb at 369-9288 or David at 364-7097. Small items should be delivered by the donor to the […]
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Looking for pet-safe mole removal solutions
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I read your column every day and enjoy it very much. You seem to be able to find out just about anything and what anyone wants, so I’m hoping you can help me. I have been looking everywhere for a lounge chair in good condition that lays down flat, like the ones […]
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Acts of kindness can really make a difference
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to thank Dr. Scott Bernardy and his staff at Riverview Dental in Auburn for the wonderful care I was given on May 11 on Have a Heart Day, which they hold each year. They made me feel like my own family was taking care of me as they examined my […]
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Placing flags to honor veterans
DEAR SUN SPOTS: As you may remember from previous years, the city of Lewiston recruits volunteers to place nearly 7,000 flags at veterans’ gravestones in cemeteries around the city. Every year we ask for assistance with this big community project. If you belong to any groups (scouts, church groups, community service groups, business groups, etc.) […]
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Fiddlehead School Fund-raiser, Seeds
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Fiddlehead School of Arts and Sciences will hold its Fourth Annual Giant Tag Sale to benefit the school on Sunday, May 20, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school at 25 Shaker Road in Gray. Anyone wishing to rent a space to sell their goods is required to register […]
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Finding a local resource for dulcimer lessons
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does the Lewiston Police Department have a number to call to address a nonemergency? Squatters have moved into the condemned building across the street from us. It certainly isn’t an emergency, nor is it an “incident,” but it should be addressed by the Police Department. Several of us have invested a lot […]
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Fundraising options for the McFarland Family
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Not knowing who to approach, I turn to you. I’m wondering if those in the Lewiston-Auburn community are doing anything for the McFarland family. I know there are a couple donation sites on Facebook but what about all others who are not Facebook fans? It seems to me that establishing a fund […]
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Yarn and knitters needed to benefit needy in Androscoggin County
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are writing to ask for help again for yarn donations from our communities. We are seeking only 4-ply yarn in all colors and in good condition for our volunteer knitters. They are knitting hats, mittens, baby items, lap blankets and afghans for the needy of all ages in Androscoggin County. The […]
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Clean Sweep, Kindness Matters
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Clean Sweep, the giant yard sale held at Bates College, is still looking for volunteers who would like to earn money for their nonprofit organization. We need adults who can organize, sort and price the items that will fill the Bates Hockey rink on sale day, June 16. Please go to bates.edu, […]
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Volunteers sought to clean Sugarloaf Marathon route
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Volunteers are needed for the May 19 cleanup of the Sugarloaf Marathon route. Communities along the 26.2-mile route are gearing up to make the route litter-free for the hundreds of runners expected for the race. The annual pre-marathon litter patrol will have upward of 200 volunteers walking the entire route collecting debris. […]