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Uniforms wanted for tribute

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are seeking current military soldiers and/or veterans who still fit in their respective military uniforms for the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. We need four individuals for each branches of service.  These individuals would be partaking in our second Military and Veterans Tribute on Sunday, Nov. 9, at […]

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Quality beef key to meatloaf

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you or any of your readers have a recipe for meatloaf that’s not too spicy? Also for stuffed peppers or stuffed cabbage, also not too spicy? They must be easy to do. We don’t have a computer, so I can’t look online. I enjoy your column and appreciate you putting this […]

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Sell baseball cards on eBay

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have several thousand baseball cards from approximately 1985 to 1989 that I would like to sell. I have seen a sign on Route 202 in Greene that says “Wanted: Baseball Cards and License Plates.” However, there is no phone number on the sign. Would anyone know who this is and how […]

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WWII memorial used to be at EL

DEAR SUN SPOTS: When I was young, my father used to bring me by the old Edward Little High School on Main Street. In front of the building was an honor board of all the children who went to school there and who served in World War II. My uncles’ names were on that board, […]

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Newborns in Need needs storage

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Since writing to Sun Spots last year asking for volunteers to help Newborns in Need, I have been surprised again and again with the generosity of the people of Maine. I have angels who knit, crochet and sew warm quilts, afghans, hats, booties and sweaters. We still receive donations of yarn and […]

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Bull Moose sells used movies

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for being here for us. I hope you can find the second season of “The 4400” on DVD for me. I have seasons one, three and four, but I lost my second season somewhere. I would be very happy if maybe someone can find one. Thank you. — Anita S., […]

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Charter schools are public

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Public schools have to provide services for special education needs such as speech, physical and occupational therapy. Schools also have a nurse and counseling services available. Are charter schools in Maine required to provide these same services? Do they receive any state or local reimbursement beyond what public schools receive for like […]

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FairPoint is ‘provider of last resort’

Editor’s note: This column was edited on March 27 to correct some information. DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thanks for all the information that you provide. My FairPoint basic charge has crept up 9 percent from March 2013 to February 2014. Aren’t these raises supposed to be approved by the Public Utilities Commission? I’ve seen nothing in […]

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Pretty prom dress offered

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My daughter has a beautiful prom dress she wore 10 years ago. I seem to remember a program that was offering prom dresses free to high school girls but cannot seem not find anything about it. Can you help me? I would like to donate the dress to this type of project […]