DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Aug. 30, I was at a Sea Dogs game in Portland and left my purse hanging in a bathroom stall. Later, when I went to put something back into my purse, I realized it was gone. I ran back to the ladies’ room and it was no longer there. I went […]
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Grill/Smoker for Non-profit
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re moving across the country and cannot take my husband’s large grill/smoker with us. Is there a local organization that would be interested in us donating it for their events? The smoker attachment can be removed. We do not have a truck so it would need to be picked up. Please contact […]
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Literacy Volunteers seeks public interest in French version of Scrabble
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Literacy Volunteers Androscoggin is thinking about adding a French version of Scrabble to our annual Letters for Literacy Scrabble Fest. This will be the 22nd year of Scrabble Fest, which involves team competition rather than individual players. It’s tremendous fun and a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon with friends, and […]
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Blood drive planned at Lisbon; reader asks how to donate to Farmington recovery
DEAR SUN SPOTS: American Legion Post 66 of Lisbon Falls will sponsor a blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at the Parish Hall of Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave. in Lisbon Falls. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or go online to redcrossblood.org to make an appointment. To complete your predonation […]
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Free organ offered to anyone who goes to Minot to pick it up
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have an organ in good condition that is free to anyone who would like it. It can be picked up at our house. Please call 576-5952. — No name, Minot DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can you find out why no stores sell card shufflers? I like the crank-type that I got on […]
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Searching for confirmation certificate owner; craft fairs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: While at a yard sale in Oxford this summer I came upon a nicely framed confirmation certificate. I bought it with the intention of finding the original owner. The name on the document is Richard Joseph White and the confirmation date is May 21, 1950. I would like to return this to […]
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Winter walking, free cookbooks, Little Free Library
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The September 20 Sun Spots featured a question from Anita in Lewiston about winter walking venues in the area. I highly recommend the Moving Me Forward Program, established by Bob Brainerd in conjunction with a group of former Healthsteps participants after St. Mary’s decided to stop sponsoring that program. Negotiations with Bates College […]
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Opportunities provided to help families through holidays
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Safe Voices seeks donors for our holiday outreach. The domestic violence resource center based in Lewiston invites businesses and community members to participate in its annual holiday programs, Feed-a-Family and Adopt-a-Family. Individuals, businesses and community organizations may choose to support one or both programs. For parents and children who have had to […]
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Winter walking site for seniors requested; little free library open in Hebron
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’ve started walking at Bates College in Lewiston recently and the outside track is great. Now I wonder where all of us seniors can walk this winter. Are there any indoor tracks available? I know we can go to the Auburn Mall, but the cement floors are hard for some seniors. I […]
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Camera found in Lewiston; Jerusalem artichokes wanted
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We found a camera on Scribner Boulevard in Lewiston on Sunday, Sept. 15. The owner may contact us at 333-2109. — Scott, no town ANSWER: You’re very wise to write to Sun Spots regarding this camera. I can’t tell you how many times lost items have been returned to their owners because […]