DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am a Korean veteran and belong to many veterans clubs and other social clubs in my area. I get mailings and much more from veterans groups. What am I obligated to do with them? I get cards, calendars, labels and much more stuff. If I don’t respond, they send follow-up letters […]
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An electrician will take a look at New Auburn light
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a “complaint” and an opinion that I’d like to share. What’s with the traffic light in New Auburn opposite Rolly’s Diner? The light facing Rolly’s when coming down the hill stays red for at least three long minutes, then turns green allowing one car through and then back to red. […]
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Want an authentic steam train ride? Head to Phillips
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes RR Museum on Bridge Street in Phillips, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, seeks volunteers for all tasks associated with preservation, restoration and operation of our historic trains. Train crew, motor engine repair, track repair, building repair and maintenance, painting, retail, car restoration and maintenance are all tasks for […]
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Calling all library supporters to come out and help
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Come help the Farmington Public Library celebrate its first “pop-up silent auction” at the Calico Patch! Emily Bilodeau and the Calico Patch are hosting the first of many pop-up silent auctions to benefit the Farmington Public Library. Every two months a different local business will sponsor one silent auction item to benefit […]
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A new home for parachutes, and binocular repair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I noticed in Sun Spots that someone was looking for World War II parachutes. I think her name was Wanda. My husband has some. How do I get a hold of her? Thank you. — Joyce, no town ANSWER: You must be referring to Wanda who wrote to us in April asking […]
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Where’s Market Basket? And one more WWII parachute
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can you tell us where or what towns “Market Basket” stores are in Maine? Their ads come in our newspaper and no one knows where there is one. — No name, no town ANSWER: There’s one Market Basket in Maine — in Biddeford. It’s on Mariner Way, and very visible from the […]
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Got bears? We have a reader recipe for you
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you have problem bears? Here’s my “Bear Bee Gone” recipe: 1 tin plate 2-3 cups wild bird seed About 1 cup of hot sauce, use either Sriracha or Buffalo wing sauce. Mix the seeds with the sauce and spread on the plate. Sprinkle a layer of cayenne pepper on the mixture […]
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USM musician may be able to help sell sheet music
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the person who asked about the market to sell big-band era music, there actually is a small market for this music, namely the few remaining big bands. I placed an ad in the Portland paper years ago. A summer resident from New Hampshire came and bought some of what […]
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Enjoy your walks, and check for ticks
DEAR SUN SPOTS: It would be of great value and perhaps lifesaving if you could poll your sources and find some recommendations for tick prevention for dogs. I called my veterinarian and there is nothing beyond the usual “stay out of deep grass, check for ticks after being outdoors and use a product such as […]
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Keep birthbath clean for feathered friends
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Are there any places in the Lewiston-Auburn area that sell concrete or cement birdbaths? The one I have is 25 years old and cracked. I have sealed it but it doesn’t last. I have checked most lawn and garden centers and found none. Plastic is too lightweight and tips over in […]