DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Maine Senior Farm Share Program will be available for seniors to sign-up at 4 Season Farm Market in New Auburn beginning Wednesday, April 18. Stop by the shop at the corner of Mill and Third streets (across from the former Pontbriand building) and sign up for your share. Seniors must be […]
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Couch cushion, home for piano
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Someone is missing a 24” x 30” x 6” dark cranberry wine -colored sofa or chair cushion which I rescued from the center turning lane on Main Street (Rt. 26) in South Paris near Betty’s Laundromat on March 28. If this is yours, please call for directions to pick it up. My […]
Fundraisers and scholarships
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are seeking donations of fabric and craft supplies for our annual Fabric & Craft Supply Fair on April 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at High Street Congregational Church, 106 Pleasant St., Auburn. Donations of fabric, yarn and craft supplies may be dropped off Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 […]
Turner Veterinarian, Sun Spots 101
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have seen the requests and concerns of former clients in your column regarding Central Maine Veterinary Hospital (CMVH) in Turner. We deeply apologize if you didn’t receive the message CMVH sent out via mass e-mail to all of our clients. We had to close suddenly without warning due to a host […]
Yarn for doll blankets; help with school project needed
DEAR READERS: There was an error in yesterday’s column. In the answer to John in Lewiston, who is seeking access to veterinary records from the now-closed Central Maine Veterinary Hospital, Sun Spots should have said complaints filed with the Maine Board of Veterinary Medicine in Augusta should name the business and business owner —not the veterinarian. […]
Camper, garden plow needed; stinky washer fix
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m wondering if anyone in the area has a small camper they are looking to sell? TLC needed is okay! 14-18 foot, one axel. Please call 207-577-8164. —Corrie, no town DEAR SUN SPOTS: My husband is dreaming of making his summer garden again and would like to know if there is anyone […]
Lost beer trail card; looking for kite-flyiers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I figured I’d give this a try since I have seen some lost and found notes in Sun Spots before. I was at 99 Restaurant yesterday and had my Maine Beer Trail checklist with me. It had the breweries I have been to checked off. I ended up leaving it on the […]
Special sewing project; more Bingo
Dear Sun Spots: I’m a 90-year-old great-grandmother who has recently taken up a new hobby sewing dresses for the “Dress A Girl Around The World” campaign (dressagirlaroundtheworld.com). This project brings dignity to girls and women around the world by providing what might be the only item of clothing they have ever owned. By putting the […]
Benefit planned for Maine Children's Cancer Program
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for donations of food or gifts for the spaghetti supper and dance we’re holding to raise money for the Maine Children’s Cancer Program. It will be held from 5 to 11 p.m. May 12 at the Lewiston Elks Lodge, 1675 Lisbon St. Please support us so we can help many […]
Junk mail cleanup can be lengthy process
DEAR SUN SPOTS: When I called the unwanted mail Opt Out number you included in Sun Spots on March 19, I was asked to give my Social Security number. Is that phone number right? — No name, no town ANSWER: I understand your concern. 1-888-5-OPT-OUT (1-888-567-8688) or optoutprescreen.com is the phone number and website operated […]