DEAR SUN SPOTS: To follow up on the Jan. 31 Sun Spots regarding the closing of The Law Office of Carey & Associates P.A. in Rumford, I am in the process of retiring and working from my home office. I can be reached at 207-369-9434 or 207-357-5675. — Tom, Rumford ANSWER: Thank you for responding, […]
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HealthSteps members use Bates track
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A member of our HealthSteps program told me that in the Feb. 2 Sun Spots, it was stated that there is no access or availability to any community members to utilize Bates College’s indoor track unless you have a Bates ID. Actually, community members can use the track if they’re part of […]
Lisbon Historical Society, Maine Memory Network
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Once again we turn to you for help. What would we do without you? We are looking for a 1955 Lisbon High School yearbook to complete our high school memories. Thank you. — No name, Lisbon Falls ANSWER: I checked with the high school and they are searching. Meanwhile, I found out […]
Tips: Y has exercise program; chains free vehicles
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m inquiring about the indoor walking at Bates College. It was mentioned in the Sun Journal on Jan. 25 on the front page. Is it open to anyone, and is there a fee? — No name, no town ANSWER: I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news but unfortunately, the indoor […]
Repurposing; scholarship; clocks
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for all you do for Sun Journal readers. I’m looking at the large pile of Christmas cards I have been collecting for more than three years. Do you know an organization that can use them? I hate to just throw them away. —No name, no town ANSWER: A local nonprofit […]
Sewing machine repair, Connie Cote
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Did Tom Carey’s law practice in Rumford close? — No name, no town ANSWER: Tom retired recently. There was an announcement in the Rumford Falls Times that all clients should contact him before Dec. 15, 2017, if they needed a copy of their files. DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there a local dealer […]
The House that Jabob Built; generators
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I reread John Gould’s book, “The House that Jacob Built,” which tells of the home he built on Lisbon Ridge in 1946. Is it still there? We went all over that area in the fall but had no luck finding it. — No name, no town ANSWER: I love John Gould’s writing. […]
Dunkin’ discount, antique radio help
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for the response to my note about the 2018 Senior Dunkin’ Donuts Mug Program (Sun Spots, Jan. 25). I called several local Dunkin’ Donuts and was told they do not have the new cards. Folks have to go to the Lewiston Senior Citizens Office at the Armory to get them. […]
Sheet music library, upholstery, needlepoint
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Kay wrote in about having sheet music to give away (Sun Spots, Jan. 23). She might consider contacting Bagaduce Music Lending Library in Blue Hill. They may accept it. — Janet, no town ANSWER: What a wonderful idea! Thank you so much for this, Janet! Bagaduce Music Lending Library loans sheet music from […]
Coffee for seniors, SHAREcenter
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the past two years Dunkin’ Donuts has given refill coffee mugs to Lewiston/Auburn seniors. The first year you had to get the cups from SeniorsPlus, then last year you just switched out the cup at your local Dunkin’ Donuts. Now this year when you ask your local Dunkin’ Donuts, they have […]