DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am wondering: Now that Parade magazine is digital only, is it still part of our Sun Journal subscription? If so, is there a fee and how do we access it? It is disappointing because Parade and the B-section are my favorite sections of the Sunday newspaper. Thank you, Ms. Sun Spots, […]
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Reader thankful to have Marine veteran’s name on park monument
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to thank you for all you do for us. You gave me information that was especially helpful when I wanted to know how to have a name put on a monument at the Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston. My man was a proud Marine in the war and now I […]
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Reader asks for a column on money-saving tips to combat inflation
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have read this column since we moved to Mechanic Falls in 1986 and I always find interesting items in the letters published. My favorite question was when Ms. Sun Spots asked for money-saving ideas. The column was full of all kinds of ideas and it became a regular separate feature in […]
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Readers recommend where to find places for enjoy Thanksgiving dinner
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The person looking for a place for Thanksgiving dinner (Nov. 21 Sun Spots) might want to make reservations at Lotus Restaurant on Center Street in Auburn. If they don’t want to do a buffet, Denny’s in Auburn always has a Thanksgiving meal for about a week and you can have it any […]
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Pet vaccination clinic coming to Poland
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Excelsior Grange No. 5 at 446 Harris Hill Road in Poland will hold its third vaccination clinic for dogs and cats Satfrom 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 3. Vaccinations include rabies for cats and dogs at $10 each; distemper for cats or dogs at $15. The cost for feline leukemia and […]
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Looking for a restaurant on Thanksgiving
DEAR SUN SPOTS: What restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving?—Alice, Bowdoin ANSWER: I hate to give you this disappointing news but I was not able to find any restaurants in the area open for Thanksgiving that serve the traditional turkey meal. Some eateries are filling take-out orders for their customers, but the deadline for ordering […]
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Two vendors/crafters needed for Sabattus Christmas fair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I run the Christmas Craft Fair at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Sabattus. The craft fair is on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and I’ve had two vendors cancel at the last minute. I am looking for two more vendors/crafters to fill these spaces. Please contact […]
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Ms. Sun Spots needs your help for 50th celebration
DEAR READERS: I want to remind all readers to help celebrate Sun Spots’ 50th birthday! Has Ms. Sun Spots helped you find something, solve a problem, gotten in touch with a long-lost friend or relative, or given you information that was especially helpful? What do you like most about the column? How has Ms. Sun […]
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93-year-old reader had a birthday to remember
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to thank everyone who sent me beautiful cards, flowers, balloons, and gift cards for my 93rd birthday. I had telephone calls from my friends who live in state as well as out of state. Many thanks to my friends for paying for my breakfast at the Square and Daddy […]
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Masons to hold third annual Toy Drive
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Ancient Brothers Masonic Lodge will be holding its third annual Toy Drive in support of LA PAL on Nov. 25 (Black Friday). Toys and outer winter wear can be dropped off at the Auburn Masonic Hall at 1021 Turner St. in Auburn that day between 6 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Please come out and […]