DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is the time of year when people are decluttering and culling their Christmas décor and other holiday items. Fairbanks Union Church in Farmington is willing to take them. We will collect all Christmas items, including ornaments, trees, wreaths, garlands, lights, linens, dishes, books, music, village scenes, inside and outside decorations, ugly […]
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Reader concerned about speeding along road in Leeds and Greene
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I just want to thank you for posting a request to learn if anyone else was concerned about the speeding on Quaker Ridge Road in Leeds and Greene (Dec. 18 Sun Spots). It was seen in Sun Spots, I’m sure, and was also seen on the Nextdoor app by some 300-plus people, […]
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Where can partially-full cans of paint be disposed?
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please identify who will accept partially-full cans of paint for disposal? Apparently, Lewiston Public Works does not receive them. Thanks for all the information that you share with the community! — Paul, Lewiston ANSWER: If the paint is still good, you may want to offer it as a donation to […]
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Yes, AARP tax assistance will return
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In the Dec. 16 Sun Spots, Gene from Lewiston asked about AARP assisting with tax returns again this year. Services will be available at the same place and times as last year. Anyone who has questions can call 513-3170 and listen to the voicemail message for up-to-date information. — No name, no […]
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Reader requests name of vegan cookbook and recipe for vegan burger
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Quite some time ago, a reader asked about a cookbook with vegan recipes and specifically a recipe for vegan burgers. I cut that column out and put it in an envelope in my recipe file but now I cannot find it. Those burgers are great! Would you be able to share the […]
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Boy Scouts picking up discarded Christmas trees in Lewiston and Auburn this weekend
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the 13th year, Boy Scout Troop 121 will pick up Christmas trees in Lewiston and Auburn. While the cities provide locations for free tree disposal, they no longer collect the trees at curbside. For a minimum donation of $5, the Scouts will pick up Christmas trees on Saturday, Jan. 4, and […]
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Reader seeks help with Consolidated Communications email
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have an email address with Consolidated Communications, but I have not been able to use it since Friday, Dec. 20. I have called the number on my bill (1-844-968-7224) five times, but all I am told to do is to try to use a different website. I also tried calling 1-800-240-5019, […]
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Recipe for meat pie, a French holiday tradition
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My mother-in-law always made a meat pie for our Christmas Eve buffet, a French tradition at the holiday season. Some years ago Sun Spots published a recipe and I’ve lost my copy. Would you ask readers to share their recipes that call for pork and beef, potato, and spices? Thank you. — Mary, […]
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Auburn and Lewiston resource centers in need of clothing, food, blankets, toiletries
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Pleasant St. Drop-in Center at 169 Pleasant St. in Auburn will be open Christmas Day from 9-11 a.m. for a delicious Christmas Brunch. Thanks go to Operation You Matter, The Riding Soldiers Association, and Drop-in Center volunteers for making this possible. This week, the center is low on these much-needed items: […]
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Livermore Falls, Waterford and Mexico announce Christmas Eve and Christmas Day events
DEAR SUN SPOTS: George Bunten Post 10 of the American Legion will serve a free Christmas Day dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at its hall at 17 Reynolds Ave. in Livermore Falls. This is for anyone who is alone on Christmas, isn’t up to making a meal, or just wants to be with […]