DEAR SUN SPOTS: Ever since our successful outdoor plant sale last fall, which you helped to advertise, people have been asking when the Androscoggin Hospice Thrift Store will be having another one. Now that spring is on its way and people are feeling safer about shopping indoors, we’re hoping you can get the word out […]
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Maine Maple Sunday sugarhouses adapting to CDC guidelines
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there going to be a Maine Maple Sunday this year? If so, what weekend is it happening and do we know what sugar houses in the area will participate? — Bernice, no town ANSWER: According to the Maine Maple Producers Association, organizers and sugarhouse owners and staff are adapting to follow […]
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What to do with your COVID-19 vaccination card
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Now that I’ve gotten my COVID-19 vaccination card, what am I supposed to do with it? Should I carry it with me for any reason? — Mariam, no town ANSWER: Here’s what I would do: Make a copy of the card then laminate the original and the copy. Keep the original in […]
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Elders seeking warming center when power is lost for long time
DEAR SUN SPOTS: With the chances of power outages increasing, are there any warming centers in the Lewiston-Auburn area? As two “over-90” residents with everything on electricity, we worry as to where to go for an extended power outage. There must be many of us in the same situation. — No name, no town ANSWER: […]
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Furry bunny costume requested in medium children’s size
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 […]
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‘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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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: […]