DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for someone or a company that can remove furniture items from my mother’s basement in the Auburn area. The Salvation Army will not accept certain items. And Goodwill no longer picks up. Thank you for your help. — Bonnie, Auburn. ANSWER: Various local cleaners, including ServiceMaster which has offices in Auburn […]
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Free pocket-sized Constitutions for students
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Once again I need the “low down” and I know just where to go to get it. Someone went through a lot of time and expense to beautify the corner of Randall Road and Sabattus Street. Who did it? And, any future plans to develop this lot to more than a lawn? […]
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Use meringue powder as sub for powdered egg whites in many cases
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Where can I purchase powdered egg whites? I have searched high and low. Any help would be much appreciated. — Nancy, no town. ANSWER: Powdered egg whites are often used to make royal icing, so many stores that sell cake-decorating supplies will have them available in that section. You might also find […]
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Fiesta fun with flan: Can’t find it, make it
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m hosting a Mexican Fiesta theme party and I was thinking of ordering flan for desserts, but I can’t find a bakery where I can order one to feed my 30 or so guests. Do you know where I might be able to find one? Alternatively, I could make some if it’s […]
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Reader needs CD player, camera repair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On behalf of the Waterford Grange, I would like to thank you for your help in making this summer’s craft and flea market a success. I would like to remind your readers that there are only two weeks left until our summer sales end. We will be open the last Friday and […]
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Help return a year of photos to reader who lost camera at Balloon Festival
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I dropped my camera at the Great Falls Balloon Festival last night, Sunday, Aug. 21. I was hoping an honest person would find it and return it. It has over 800 pictures of this past year’s travel on it. Please call (207) 713-9933. Thank you. — David, Sabattus. ANSWER: Okay, readers, it’s […]
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MLB hires bat boys and ball girls with salary and perks
DEAR SUN SPOTS: How do they pick the ball girls on the left and right sides of the field and the ball boys? Are they paid? And are there different people for the different home games? Thanks in advance for all you do. You surely help me out. — Pulpman, Peru. ANSWER: Assuming you are […]
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Retiring early prompts reader to seek out insurance options
ANSWER: Sun Spots agrees that understanding your choices regarding health care insurance can be confusing, but fortunately, there are groups out there that can help you and others in your situation. Consumers for Affordable Health Care is one such service. In addition to providing you with information on MaineCare and the Health Insurance Marketplace programs, […]
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Readers have a chance to give back with time or donations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Crafters and vendors are needed for Saturday, Oct. 29. The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit #31 is hosting the 5th Annual Craft and Vendor Fair to be held at the Alden M. Gayton Legion Post at 426 Washington Street North, Auburn from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Six-foot tables will be […]
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Hockey champion with local ties makes Rumford reader proud
ANSWER: As local newspapers have continued their move into the digital world, they are exploring various avenues for advertising — since it is advertising dollars that pay the salaries of reporters and so many other staff who work hard to bring the news to readers like yourself. Some newspapers have hard pay walls in place […]