DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Mechanic Falls Community Day will begin Friday in Veterans Park on Elm Street from 6:30-7:30 p.m. with a dessert social and music by Leah Hersom. The pancake breakfast is from 8-10 a.m. Saturday at Veterans Park. The Anglican Church Yard Sale begins at 9 a.m. at the church at 64 Elm […]
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J & O Irish Museum Looking for Antiques to Exhibit
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The J & O Irish Museum in Hartford is looking for antique dolls, stuffed animals and children’s games for the museum. We have been given a donation of an antique highchair, doll’s cradle, and a child’s wooden wheel barrow. It would be nice to have items to exhibit in them. The J […]
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Sun Spots: August yard sales to help area churches
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The First Universalist Church is planning an inside yard sale Saturday, Aug. 12, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Route 117, Turner Center Road, across from the gazebo, in Turner. All proceeds go toward church upkeep. — Elvera, Turner ANSWER: This is such a beautiful spot in our readership area. I […]
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Poland town clerk to be honored with Grange Community Service Award
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Excelsior Grange #5 will honor Town Clerk Judy Akers with the Grange Community Service Award for 49 years of service to the town of Poland on Saturday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. A light meal will be provided. We hope for a big turnout of townspeople to show their appreciation to Judy. […]
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Roofing recommendation, reader requests hardwood floor refinishing
DEAR SUNSPOTS: Regarding the July 24 Sun Spots about roofing, I’ve just had my roof completely reshingled and am happy to forward my recommendation to your readers. Don Darling, of Darling & Son’s Roofing (https://www.darlingandsonconstruction.com/, 576-2585) and his crew did an outstanding job of stripping the old shingles, applying a new ice and water shield, underlayment […]
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Local nonprofit accepting donations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Our Russell Family will be celebrating our 100th Family Reunion on Saturday, July 29. This reunion goes back generations and for the past 50 years or more we have met at Bear Pond in Hartford/Turner. This year we are looking forward to having family members come from all over the country. If […]
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Readers seek contractor for roof work, reliable housecleaner
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I just learned that I have to have the shingles on my roof replaced. Do you have insured roofers for the Lewiston/Auburn area in your Rolodex? — Dick, no town ANSWER: That is an expensive project and you want to have just the right company for the job. I recommend you get […]
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Franco Center seeks mannequins for wedding gown display
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Franco Center recently received some wedding gowns that we would like to display for the brides-to-be who visit us and who might be interested in wearing those gowns at their own weddings. Sun Spots readers have been so helpful in the past and we hope someone reading this has some mannequins […]
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Leeds homeowner has no regrets about battery-powered yard equipment, tools
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the person looking for opinions on a battery-operated lawn mower, I changed to battery-operated lawn care equipment years ago and have no regrets at all! I got tired of pull cords, gas, and oil changes. I have a Kobalt (Lowe’s brand) 80-volt leaf blower (super powerful), a grass trimmer, a 14-foot […]
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Hydrogen peroxide, soda and soap helps remove skunk spray on pets
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you have the formula for skunk smell removal for dogs in your Rolodex? — No name, no town ANSWER: Indeed I do! Once mixed, this solution should be used on your pet immediately: 1 quart 3% hydrogen peroxide, 1/4 cup baking soda, and 2 teaspoons Dawn dish soap. This will get […]