DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for a children’s furry bunny costume (white, brown or grey) in size 7-8 or 8-10 and am hoping readers can assist me in finding one. I am willing to pay a reasonable price for it. My contact is 240-3738. — No name, Auburn ANSWER: If no one responds through this […]
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Recommendations sought for housecleaners, specialists in aging issues
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you have any names of people who do housecleaning in your Rolodex? I sure could use a little help with cleaning carpets and other general cleaning. — No name, no town ANSWER: I have PJM Cleaning (pjmcleaningme.com, 209-4458); Sue’s Residential Cleaning Services (sues-residential-cleaning-services. business. site, 212-0812); and Jackie’s Cleaning & Maintenance […]
Looking for 2016, 2019 Farmer’s Almanacs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I hope someone can help me find an “Old Farmers’ Almanac” from 2016 and one from 2019. I would like to give these to babies born in those years so I would like the almanacs to be in excellent condition. I am hoping Sun Spots fans can help.—JoAnn, Sabattus ANSWER: The Almanac, […]
‘RW’ designation on Veterans Memorial Park pillar prompts question
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In that wonderful Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston there is a name on one of the pillars that has “RW” after it. The key to the memorial designates “AR” for the American Revolution so I wonder in this case if the RW also means Revolutionary War. How could I find out? Thank […]
Internet companies offer services at a discount for qualified customers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there an internet service in the Lewiston area that gives a senior discount? There are retired folks on a fixed income that cannot afford the internet and are losing out on being able to keep in touch with family such as FaceTime and other video chatting during these times. — Colette, […]
Reader looking to locate Ashley M. Brand to return photo
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m hoping to find Ashley Michelle Brand who is 24-25 years old. I have a lovely glossy 9- by 12-inch Olan Mills photo of this little girl at age 9 months. There is a “’98 Olan Mills” stamp on the front of the photo. Handwritten on the back of the photo are […]
Gray-New Gloucester High School Class of ’71 planning reunion
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Gray-New Gloucester High School Class of 1971 is planning a 50th reunion in New Gloucester on Saturday, Sept. 11. We’re looking for contact information for several classmates. If you have not received information on the reunion, please contact Mike or Lucinda Brakey at 998-2911 or [email protected]. — Lucinda, New Gloucester ANSWER: […]
More information on AARP’s free tax prep
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You have had a few requests regarding AARP’s Free Tax Preparation Program (Sun Spots, Feb. 17). We are hoping to open in some format in early March. Our volunteers have completed their training and have passed their IRS Certification Tests. However, all of our volunteers and most of our clientele are in […]
Readers looking for African violet pots, petite sizes, better mail delivery
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for two African violet clay pots. They are two fitted plant pots where one fits inside the other. If anyone has any and has no use for them, I am able to pay for them. My phone number is 402-4811. I can pick them up. — No name, no town […]
Nonprescription glasses may help with oncoming LED headlights
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the Feb. 9 Sun Spots concerning LED lights on vehicles, I am having the same issues. If I’m traveling on a state road, I’m OK with it because there are white lines everywhere and that helps a great deal. However, many town roads don’t have these lines down the center or […]