DEAR SUN SPOTS: A ring was found in the narthex at Saint Philip Church after New Year’s Day mass. If you have lost a ring, please contact me at 782-5553. — Connie, no town ANSWER: Writing to Sun Spots is one of the very best ways to reunite lost and found items. I love being […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I need a reference for folks who would help pack up our house. We are physically unable to do it. Please contact us at 207-778-3728. —Elaine, no town ANSWER: This is a very important service that many people need, especially those of a certain age who are downsizing due to their transition […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a Kohler & Campbell Spinet piano to give away. It is in excellent condition, other than needing to be tuned. It’s free to anyone who wants to move it. Please contact me at 783-3207 or [email protected]. — Paul, no town ANSWER: What a generous person you are! I’m sure you’ll […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In regard to the Jan. 14 Sun Spots about dogsitting, we have dog sat a few times this past summer and fall. I am retired and have time to tend them. We had dogs of our own, but after our last one passed, we decided not to get another one so I […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Our son, a new driver, was involved in a motor vehicle incident Dec. 30 when he was on his way to a 3:30 p.m. appointment. He was near the Cow Bell Restaurant on upper Lisbon Street when he was hit by a blue SUV driven by a male estimated to be in […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you have people in your Rolodex who dog-sit in the Auburn area? We are hoping to travel this spring and would like to leave our two dogs in good hands. We hope to interview people in February. — Janice and James, Auburn ANSWER: Readers, please recommend your favorite dog-sitters and include […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Turner Museum & Historical Association is updating our display of vintage Turner photos. We’re in need of older wooden picture frames in sizes 7 by 9 inches up to 12 by 15 inches. If you could help by donating frames, they can be left at the library or at our rooms […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In 2010, Haiti suffered a devastating earthquake. Our family decided to fundraise to help the victims. We had bottle drives and worked through our church to raise money for an orphanage in Haiti called Free the Kids that was founded and run by a local resident, the Rev. Marc Boisvert. We have […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m happy to let you know that the Boyds Bear that was purchased at our craft fair at 6th Street Church and then accidentally left behind (Dec. 17 Sun Spots) was reunited with its new owner just two days after the column came out. Thank you for all you do. — Peg, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I know this is last minute, but I wanted to share with all you great Maine cooks out there that the Maine Bicentennial Community Cookbook is inviting everyone to submit your favorite family recipes, food stories, photos of family and friends cooking and eating together, and handwritten recipe cards. These items, as […]