DEAR SUN SPOTS: Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin will be offering a 12 hour tutor training workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 7 and 14. We have many adults who are waiting for a one-on-one literacy tutor to help them meet their educational goals. In particular, we need someone who speaks a little Spanish, and individuals […]
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More than 16M fought in WWII
DEAR SUN SPOTS: How many veterans from World War II are still alive? Thank you for your research and answer. — Henry Sakrison, Otisfield ANSWER: Sun Spots found this answer at www.nationalww2museum.org: “According to statistics released by the Veteran’s Administration, our World War II vets are dying at a rate of approximately 550 a day. […]
Stolen yoke dates back to 1800s
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You have helped me in the past, so maybe you can again. Last spring, just before I got back from my winter in Florida, my house was broken into. Had I known, I would have gladly given them what they stole. One thing I would like to have back is the ox […]
Reverse mortgage stings reader
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On May 2 there was a request for information about reverse mortgages. I would like to share my experience. None of my children wanted my home after I passed on, so I felt that I could use the extra cash and went ahead with it. As time went on, I realized that […]
Rawleigh available online
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Recently I read about a Rawleigh dealer that is phasing out its business. At the time I did not write down the information. I want to purchase some Rawleigh medicated ointment. I have used this ointment for relief of colds discomfort and congestion for years, ever since I was a child. I […]
50th, 60th reunions planned
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Stephens High School Class of 1954 is holding its 60th class reunion in August. However, we have lost contact with three people: Joseph Albert Bates, Raymond Fournier and Maurice Turbide. If anyone can provide information, contact me at [email protected] or telephone 207-562-7141. Thank you, Sun Spots. — Shirley Dolloff, Peru DEAR […]
Lifestyle Lift experiences sought
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to know if anyone in the area has had the Lifestyle Lift and their opinion of it. I would like to have an idea of the price also. I’m going to go down and inquire about it, fairly soon — the nearest center is in Massachusetts. I would appreciate […]
River Valley group helps critters
HI MS. SUN SPOTS: Thank you so much for your column. Everyone reads it! Your readers have been so generous to our group in the past. I’m writing on behalf of the River Valley Animal Advocates. We will be having our fifth annual plant and bake sale with raffle on May 30 and 31 (rain […]
‘Still’ lyrics mystery solved
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am writing because of the letters that I saw in Sun Spots (April 10 and 29, and May 15) from the person in Gray looking for the words to the song titled “Still.” I’m not sure of the words, but I believe that this song was sung by “Whispering” Bill Anderson. […]
‘Mark Trail’ cartoonist changes
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for your column in the Sun Journal. After your column I read Dear Abby and then the comics. My question is: Has someone new taken over “Mark Trail”? Around the time of the bear attack, the strip changed. It no longer even looks like Mark, and the story line is […]