DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston High School Softball Boosters are looking for donations for a silent auction to be held at the Gridiron Restaurant on Saturday, Dec. 1. So far, items to be auctioned include signed sports memorabilia, gift cards, gift baskets and framed art. If you would like to donate an item to showcase […]
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Maine Gideon offers more information
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for your detailed response to the Oct. 25 inquiry concerning the Gideons society. I have been a Gideon here in Maine since 2000. I would like to give a little detail in regard to the Gideons International here in Maine. We are known as Gideon camps and have 19 active […]
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Group seeks items for Christmas gift bags
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can you please let your readers know that New Beginnings would like their help in giving local homeless youth a happier holiday this year? We are looking for individuals and groups that would like to sponsor a gift drive for New Beginnings teens. Specifically, we need to gather 80 gift bags, each […]
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Recipes for spaghetti pie supplied
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For “No Name” in Jay (Oct. 24), the folks who run the day care program at the YMCA in Augusta gave me this recipe. They say it is one of their most popular lunch items. The kids get all excited when they hear that they are having “spaghetti pizza” for lunch. It […]
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Reader requests help from expert quilters
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m smack in the middle of putting the finishing touches on a queen-size guilt that I started a year ago for a young lady as a wedding gift. I created my own pattern using the scriptural method, since she and her husband are involved in the ministry. However, I’ve run into a […]
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Medical equipment loaned at St. Mary’s
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am in need of an electric wheelchair. I am not able to get Medicare help yet as I’m 61. I can’t walk without pain as both my knees have arthritis in them. I would like to get out more. I am not able to pay much for one. Thank you for […]
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Knights toy drive benefits foster children
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Knights of Columbus Councils of Lisbon Falls, Auburn and Norway are preparing for their fourth annual Knights before Christmas Toy Drive to benefit children in foster and state care. Every year, hundreds of children are affected by circumstances beyond their control. They are often brought from abusive, neglectful homes and placed […]
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United Way needs buttons for fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: At the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area, Chris Bourassa has started a terrific fundraiser. The Buttons for Babes project recycles buttons of all styles to make one-of-a-kind bracelets, which are sold for an affordable price. This is matched dollar for dollar by her employer, Barclays. The proceeds are donated to United […]
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Cellphone can help keep senior safe
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have an elderly lady friend in Auburn who is in need of a Life Alert system in her home, in case of a fall, accident or fire. She is a diabetic and can’t really afford to pay for a system and doesn’t know who to ask for help. She has tried […]
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Reader worried about kerosene theft
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for all help you give to so many people. I have two issues that I’d now like help on. Today I decided to turn up the heat in my trailer. I have had the furnace turned off all summer and had about a quarter of a tank of kerosene in […]