DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you know what’s happening to the birds? They have stopped coming to the feeders, including the chickadees. A friend noticed they are gone from hers too. — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: I have received several letters with worries about birds. I, too, have noticed their absence! I attempted to contact the […]
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Stone wall clean-up, tractor repair, hair stylists
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the Monday, Oct. 23, inquiry about rebuilding a 1989 Cub Cadet Tractor diesel fuel injector pump, try Atlantic Fuel Injection in Windham. — No name, no town ANSWER: Thank you for this note! Here’s hoping for a good match for Jeanne’s tractor. Atlantic Fuel Injection Inc. is at 697 Roosevelt Trail […]
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Hospice thank-you, answer to “a big request”
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to take a moment to thank the many volunteers, sponsors, those who donated auction items and attendees who made the 14th annual Autumn Night Out the most successful fundraiser in the history of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice. Thanks to the generosity of many, more than $100,000 was raised. […]
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The corn shop, shoe drive
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m hoping your readers might remember an old wooden building on Route 196 in Lisbon known as the “Corn Shop.” Corn and other vegetables from local farms were processed there. It was to the right and behind Angelo’s Pizza, to the left of the driveway that leads to a concrete block building […]
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Ski Swap, Acts of Kindness, Craft Fair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The 54th Annual Auburn Ski Association Ski Swap will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, at Auburn Middle School, Falcon Drive. There will be new and used winter sports equipment, including skis, boots, poles, snowboards, helmets and clothing. To sell quality used equipment on consignment, bring items to the […]
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Scones recipe includes whipped cream topping
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone have a tried and true recipe for scones? — Barbara, Turner ANSWER: I’m a firm believer that life isn’t worth living if you don’t make time for afternoon tea and a fresh hot scone on occasion. In Ireland, scones are enjoyed with a generous spread of butter then a layer […]
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Bottle drive location correction, tough questions
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is a correction to the address in Wednesday, Oct. 18, Sun Spots. Friends of Tommy’s Feral Felines are having a bottle drive on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 707 Main St. in Lewiston next to Chapter 11. Monetary donations are also deeply appreciated. For further information […]
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Turner craft fair, Sun Spots reminders
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Turner Universalist Church Ladies Circle is having a holiday craft show from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Universalist Church across from the gazebo in Turner Center on Route 117. There will be crafts, a large assortment of white elephant items and a baked goods table. We […]
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Benefit for cancer victim, request for home pet care
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A benefit will be held Saturday, Oct. 21, for Lisa Robertson, who is battling cancer. Doors at the Rumford Eagles Hall at 13 Oxford Ave. will open at 11 a.m. for the 1 to 5 p.m. event, which includes a Chinese auction and a 50/50 drawing at 2 p.m. Food and snacks […]
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Pumpkin walk, donations for kitties, cross-stitcher wanted
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Hillside Sports Club in Jay is once again gearing up for their annual Pumpkin Walk to take place on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the AYS building (formerly LFHS) in Livermore Falls. As always we’re looking for donations of pumpkins, bales of hay that will be returned and […]