DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are such a wonderful resource that if you have a slow time, I jump at the chance! I have only gotten dead ends in researching a post office that was in my home from 1900 to 1912. The postmaster was Clement Stetson, also president of both the Greene Grange and the […]
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Bikes not allowed in skate park
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Last fall, we had a visit one Sunday morning from an officer from the Lewiston Police Department. He informed me that if he caught my son biking in the skate park again, he would be taken away in handcuffs. As of last year, it was illegal for bike riders to be in […]
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Lewiston library longs for Legos
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston Public Library is looking for a donation of Legos in good condition to be played with in the Children’s Room. — David Moorhead, [email protected], 513-3133 DEAR SUN SPOTS: I wonder if any of your readers in Auburn or Lewiston would be willing to donate “gently used” copies of their Sun […]
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St. Mary’s school seeks classmates
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are in the closing process of reaching out to all students and friends who attended St.Mary’s Parochial School in the 1960s and the closing in 1967-68. You may not have graduated but are still welcomed! The reunion will take place June 2 at the Franco-American Heritage Center. The reservation deadline is […]
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Java now safe, with caveats
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is a computer question. A few weeks ago a news item said that Java’s latest form had been hacked, and users were advised to disable it and/or not download that current form. Java was said to be working on a solution which would be available “soon.” Has the Java problem been […]
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Hot dog steamer sought for park
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The town of Sumner’s Recreation Committee is looking for someone who may have a hot dog steamer that they are no longer using and would be willing to donate. We would love to be able to serve hot dogs during summer softball games for children and parents in the Oxford County area. […]
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Hospital women seek memorabilia
DEAR SUN SPOTS. The Woman’s Hospital Association at Central Maine Medical Center is 125 years old this year and is planning a wonderful weeklong celebration this fall, Oct 28 to Nov 2. We are looking for memorabilia pertaining to WHA, like “Peppy the Puppet” or “Holly.” If you have anything you would like to share […]
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BookReach seeks volunteer readers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: BookReach is again in search of volunteers to read to kids and has several openings available. If you love books, like kids and have a free morning hour during the week, we’re looking for you! Call or email me at the Lewiston Public Library for more information and to get started. — […]
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Selecting best home heating system
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am preparing for the next heating season and need information. What is the most cost efficient way to heat my home? With a wood stove, I have to buy my firewood at $240 per cord, green, cut, split and delivered, and burning wood is a lot of hard work, stacking, carrying […]
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Phone bill taxes irk senior
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Maybe you can explain my telephone bill. Even though it is not large, I do not understand the additional taxes and surcharges I must pay. I already pay a terribly high school and library tax, especially when we are in our 70s and have no one in school. Why do we have […]