DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the question about a couple of popular songs from approximately 1958, two songs immediately came to mind, even though I was only 13 at the time, young but not yet in love. The first is “Love Is a Many Splendored Thing” from the movie of the same name, music […]
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Reader eager to try ‘extreme couponing’
DEAR SUN SPOTS: After watching TLC’s new show called “Extreme Couponing,” I am excited about the idea of saving big bucks. I’m wondering if there are any extreme couponers in the Lewiston-Auburn or Lisbon areas? I am interested in learning the process. Perhaps if there are enough of us we could start a club of […]
Package delivery policies perplexing
DEAR SUN SPOTS: It seems as if there is a change of policy by United Parcel Service and they no longer deliver door-to-door if you pay for a post office box. Now I live only one mile from the post office but am 76 years old. Packages have been left at the post office and […]
Memorial ads honor loved ones
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m from out of state and would like to submit a lengthy poem for my father-in-law for the 10th anniversary of his death. I would like to know how this is handled and what is the price range? It has 116 words to it. Also, would you be able to use a […]
Invisible weaving, other services needed
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there anyone who does invisible weaving? I have a sweater that needs to have this done. Thank you. — No Name via e-mail ANSWER: When Sun Spots, who is craft-impaired, went to look this up, she discovered that it also refers to a technique used with hair. As for your sweater, […]
Old-fashioned sleigh ride sought
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for someone who offers sleigh rides, preferably a sleigh that has runners like the photo from the L/A Arts Gallery on the Jan. 4 back page. I know how resourceful Sun Spots is in getting the information for the questions that are sent in, so I am confident she […]
NESN addressing poor audio quality
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have Direct TV and watch NESN quite often — the Red Sox and Bruins. The volume is terrible. You can hardly hear the announcers, but the fans and the commercials are loud enough to drive you out of the room! I have sent e-mails to NESN, the Boston Red Sox, etc., […]
Free clothes, food available this weekend
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be a free clothing distribution at the Lewiston Root Cellar, 89 Birch St., Lewiston, 782-3659, on Friday, Jan. 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be free professional and casual clothing and shoes of all sizes. The event is open to everyone in the community. Our office is […]
Longley library looking for Legos
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Longley School Library is seeking Lego donations to be used during the early release enrichment program on Wednesday afternoons. We have a fun activity planned for our students and need some help gathering supplies. Why Legos in the library? These hands-on, hard-to-break manipulatives are great for developing imagination and creativity, emphasizing […]
Paris principal offers Box Top challenge
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Paris Elementary School has decided to challenge its students to increase the amount of Box Tops for Education that get collected. Principal Jane Fahey made this challenge really exciting for students by promising to be in a dunk booth on field day this year if the amount of box tops reaches 10,000. […]