DEAR SUN SPOTS: Your efforts to help are appreciated. I have three questions. Years ago there was a bag of birdseed that was stupidly brought inside the house. In the bag were feed/pantry moths. Even with constant vigilance with a fly swatter and sticky moth traps, some always seem to survive. Ideas? Cedar doesn’t work. […]
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Week to celebrate volunteers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: To celebrate National Volunteer Week, April 15 to 21, the Androscoggin Volunteer Administrators are sponsoring a volunteer fair from 2 to 6 p.m. on Monday, April 16, at SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston. We will celebrate hundreds of local volunteers who serve thousands of hours helping those in need. Information about volunteer […]
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Medicine disposal set for April 28
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding past inquiries in your column about disposing of unused medications (Jan. 25 and Feb. 9), here is an update of events taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, throughout the country. It is the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, and many towns and police departments […]
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Snowbirds seek Fla. rental for 2013
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are looking for a place to rent in Florida for January or February 2013. We have tried the computer but not with any great success. It is hard to talk with a machine. We would prefer the west coast of Florida and two bedrooms in a condo, trailer or house. — […]
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Governor’s devotes April 16 to GAHS
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Join Governor’s Restaurant, 1185 Lisbon St. in Lewiston, as we kick off our fourth annual campaign in support of the Greater Androscoggin County Humane Society and celebrate Prevention of Cruelty to Animals month. In the past three years, we have helped raise more than $4,000 and and collected more than 750 pounds […]
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Readers respond to book request
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My letter about large-print books did not include my phone number. It is 783-2369. Thank you. — No Name, No Town ANSWER: When someone signs No Name, Sun Spots always hesitates to include phone numbers unless its clear they want her to do so. Sun Spots suggests that even if readers ask […]
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Metal picnic table sought
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are not having success finding someone to fix a Ridgewood grandfather clock. The local person must be very booked because he has not returned phone calls. Also, do you know where we can find metal picnic tables reasonably priced? Anyone with information can call 577-7048. Thanks. — No Name via email […]
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PDF reprints of pages available
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was informed that around Jan. 23 your newspaper ran a story about the Mid Maine Youth Orchestra. Is it possible to purchase a reprint of that article? Thank you. — Lisa, [email protected] ANSWER: Sun Spots was not able to locate the story to which you refer. However, if you do find […]
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Historical society seeks used laptop
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Historical Society needs a good, used laptop to mate with its LCD projector for our monthly public program. Perhaps someone has one they recently replaced with a newer model with more bells and whistles. We would be glad to have the one that they have not yet gotten around to […]
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Crippled kitty needs foster home
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a crippled kitty that may need a foster mommy for a few weeks. I am told that I need heart surgery and have no one able to tend this kitty, who is leash broke, doesn’t eat well (very fussy) and needs TLC. I called the Humane Society shelter, and they […]