DEAR SUN SPOTS: My great-grandfather, James Albee Parsons, born June 28 1860, lived near Marston’s Corner in Auburn. He died July 10 1902, as a result of an accident. Does anyone have any information concerning him? He is buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Auburn near where he lived. He was married to Ida (Brown) […]
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Veterans want to see baseball in nearby field
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On April 19 I wrote to you about a beautiful baseball field here at the Veterans Home in South Paris. The rumor I shared with you then is that the field cannot be used because a nearby homeowner has threatened to sue those responsible if they allow games there. I am still […]
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Nanking restaurant once graced Park Street
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Years ago, in the 1940s and 1950s, there was a nice Chinese restaurant on Lisbon Street in Lewiston. It was on the second floor of a commercial building and, I believe, near Main Street. What was the name of this restaurant? Try as we might, we can’t seem to remember it. Can […]
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Collector hoping to get more stamps
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For Chris in Monmouth (Aug. 18), yes, someone still does collect postage stamps. I collect canceled as well as uncanceled. I do not have a computer or ready access/knowledge to be able to respond by email, so undoubtedly the offered stamps will be long gone by the time you receive this response. […]
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Classifieds, not Spots, place to sell stuff
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You have helped me in the past — no matter what my request! — so here’s one more. Is there anyone out there who collects old dance-band arrangements? I have 15 boxes full from the 1930s up and and beyond the 1980s. Make me an offer, please. — No Name, Auburn ANSWER: […]
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‘Period of Purple Crying’ needs knitters
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Calling all local knitters! Click for babies and the “Period of Purple Crying.” Click your knitting needles together to help us prevent infant abuse. We need your help to knit purple-colored (or at least 50 purple purple) caps for a new campaign to increase awareness of the Period of Purple Crying and […]
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Charities asked to submit donation info
DEAR SUN SPOTS, I have recently lost weight and I have some nice clothing in sizes 12-14 suitable for professional/office work. Do you know of a charity that would take these clothing for women needing such assistance to enter the workforce? Thanks. — No Name via email ANSWER: Sun Spots knows of some charities, but […]
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Students want to attend different RSU
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My son and his family may be moving and it could mean that they would be in a neighboring school district. Could you please find out what are the requirements, procedures and costs, if any, to keep his children in the same district (RSU 9) they attend presently? — No Name via […]
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Comic book buyers, masseuses sought
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am trying to locate someone who buys comic books. They are from the late 1970 to the mid-1980s. There are a large number of them in excellent condition. — No Name via email ANSWER: Sun Spots does not know of anyone locally. She knows readers get annoyed with this response, but […]
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Thieves deprive church of silver tea set
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Someone broke into our church and stole two of our silver tea sets. We used the tea sets for outreach receptions and special occasions. If there is anyone out there who may have a silver-plated tea service that they would like to sell for a reasonable price, please call me. — Evelyn, […]