DEAR SUN SPOTS: Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad, an authentic two-foot narrow gauge steam railroad in Phillips, is actively recruiting volunteers to help with various tasks. Although the organization has a number of engineers, firemen, conductors and brakemen to run the trains, they are not always available to come every weekend because of distance […]
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Respect for Memorials & Cemeteries, Baseball Trivia
DEAR SUN SPOTS: As the adviser to Lewiston & Auburn Veterans Council, I’m requesting that the citizens of our area not put up signs at Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston. This park is dedicated to all veterans and military personnel still living and those who have passed away. It is a dishonor to have political […]
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Washer and dryer needed, 911 question
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Seventh-fay Adventist Fellowship Church Women’s Group, CALM (Caring and Loving Ministry) is looking for someone who has a washer and dryer in good condition to donate to our ministry. Every month we have a giveaway of clothes, footwear, and other items. We would like to wash the clothes before we set […]
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Pop top recycling helps nonprofits
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In regards to repurposing trophies, (Sun Spots-9/26) John F. Murphy Homes on Center Street in Auburn does repurpose trophies for a variety of its activities and competitions. — Cynthia, no town ANSWER: Thank you so much for writing in. John F. Murphy Homes provides housing and services for those with developmental disabilities. […]
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Diamond ring found, ramps needed
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A local Central Maine Medical Center’s specialty office has found a diamond ring in the waiting room. If you have lost a ring and were in a doctor’s office recently, call the security office at CMMC at 795-2299. Be prepared to describe the ring and tell us which office you were in. […]
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Personalized books, repurposing trophies
Dear Sun Spots: Your column is a good information place. Keep the news coming. My question is: How does a person get a refund for merchandise that was paid for but never received? I sent for two personalized books for a couple of children for Christmas last year and never received them. The books were […]
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Lost Keys, Lost Hearing Aid, Craft Fair Tables Available
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I bet you are not able to count all the “thank you’s” you get. Everyone has surely been lucky to have Mr. and Mrs. Sun Spots available. Now I need you again. If you can, please ask the audience if anyone has found a set of keys possibly lost at a moving […]
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Books, Crafters Needed, Too Good to be True?
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have about 50 boxes of books that we would like to give away. There are varied topics – plays, classics, novels, hard/soft cover. First consideration would be a library or nonprofit. Please call 777-7030. — Jody and Judy, Mechanic Falls ANSWER: I would urge you to call your community and/or nearby […]
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Civil War Tragedy Descendants, Framing Recommendation
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Great Hanging Memorial Foundation of Gainesville, Texas is launching a search for descendants of those affected by a Civil War tragedy known as the “Great Hanging,” the largest extrajudicial mass execution in United States history. When Texas voted to secede from the Union in 1861, Cooke County, then a frontier community […]
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Kiwanis fundraiser, free lunch, snow removal request
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A joint fundraising yard sale will be held Saturday, Sept. 30, by the Lewiston Auburn Kiwanis Club and Boy Scout Troop 121. The fundraiser is from 7 a.m. to noon at United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave., Auburn, rain or shine. While you are gathering your yard sale items to donate, please […]