DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like some opinions, including yours, of what a parent should expect an adult child to pay for room and board if they have moved in to help out with your well-being, performing tasks such as laundry, house cleaning, errands, etc., that you are no longer able to do. Should they […]
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Mainer asks ID requirements for air travel
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please clarify exactly what form of ID will be accepted in order to fly within the United States. It is my understanding that our Maine licenses do not follow federal guidelines and as of 2018, will no longer be valid forms of identification. I applied for and received my passport card. However, […]
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Soap, burl wood, eBay seller wanted
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A few weeks ago you had someone write in about making different soaps to sell. I misplaced the article so would you please give us the information again? Also, if anybody knows someone with the recipe for homemade soap that was made years ago, (I believe it was called “yellow soap” in […]
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In-home hairdressers, historic church repairs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to your Aug. 11 column about hairdressers who will come to your home in the Lewiston area, here are a couple of stylists who provide this service: Linda Therrien (576-3081) and Lynn Eberhard (782-1271 and 754-9805-cell). — No name, no town DEAR SUN SPOTS: The historic Winthrop Congregational Church (United […]
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Recommendations sought for haircuts and musty odor
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the question about the closure of Joe’s Barbershop in the Aug. 24 column, Joe is a good friend of mine and being that he’s in his late 70s, he decided to retire, sell the barbershop, and is now going fishing and playing golf, which he richly deserves. — Norm, Auburn ANSWER: […]
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Readers seek bugler, old yearbooks
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for a bugler to play taps at a World War II veteran’s funeral on Saturday, Sept. 16, at about 11:30 a.m. in Auburn. The Honor Guard will provide a recording, but this veteran deserves a live version. Please contact Sue at 860-805-8556. Thank you. — Susan, Enfield, Conn. ANSWER: Readers, […]
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Drivers, Desserts, Literacy Volunteers, Wheelchair Request
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Just a note to say that in Lewiston, Grimmel’s on Lisbon Street and Yvon’s Car Wash on Lincoln Street both pump gas for the customer. Thanks for all you do! — No name, Leeds ANSWER: This is good to know! Thank you so much for taking the time to write. DEAR SUN […]
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Lewiston Community Participation with Memorial Park, Spaghetti Supper
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re fast approaching Veterans Day on Saturday, Nov. 11, when we will take time to honor our American servicemen and servicewomen who served in many past wars or conflicts or who are now serving at this time in Iraq, Afghanistan or other parts of the world. Some have given their all, including […]
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Bicentennial in Mexico, Twisted Tea
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The St. Teresa of Calcutta Ladies Guild is sponsoring a tithe yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 2, in the parking lot of Our Lady of Ransom Church, Elm Street, Mechanic Falls, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tables are available at no cost. At the end of the day, simply donate 10 […]
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National Parks Senior Pass, Yard Sales, Lost Number
DEAR SUN SPOTS: What would we do without you? You help so many people. I need to find the contact information for obtaining the national parks senior pass for $10 before it goes up to $80 at the end of the month. I bet there are others who would relish this information also. Thanks again […]