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 […]
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Readers want info on wood stove repair, closets, insurance paperwork
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Boy Scout Troop 121 will hold its annual Yard Sale & Bottle Drive on Saturday, Sept. 21. The sale will take place at the United Methodist Church on Park Avenue from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bottles can be left at the church during the yard sale. To donate items or bottles, […]
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Readers inquire about training, construction, trail signs and video games
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m interested in Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training. I know there has been a class in the past, but are there going to be others? — Anne, no town ANSWER: The fall 2019 Auburn Adult and Community Education Catalog lists this free training on Sept. 25 at Edward Little High School. Green Dot […]
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Homeowner asks for bat-removal tips
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a bat problem that started with one bat hanging out between my house roof and porch roof. Now I have a whole family of them and I don’t know how to get rid of them. I’m afraid they will find their way into my house when the cold weather arrives. […]
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Sun Spots Gets the Job Done!
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We want to thank you and your readers for helping make Paris Public Library’s Purple Period of Crying Campaign, where participants crafted infant purple hats for awareness of the Shaken Baby Syndrome, a success. We collected 156 purple infant hats. Many and sincere thanks to the good people at The Dempsey Center […]
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Slipcover for love seat and copy of Le Messager among reader requests
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for someone who makes slipcovers. I have a lovable, older wing-back love seat and would like a slipcover for it. — Marlene, Auburn ANSWER: I can recommend the multi-talented Doreen Gendron at Unique Designs. You can reach her by calling 754-0048. Readers, if you know of any other seamstresses who […]
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Blood drive planned in Lewiston; roasted chicken supper served in Phillips
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Knights of Columbus Council 10019 is sponsoring a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Holy Family Church Parish Hall on Sabattus Street. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS ( 1-800-733-2767 ) to make an appointment or go to redcrossblood.org. You’ll save up to 15 minutes by going […]
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Monument a means to remembering veterans
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The L/A Veterans Council would like to make an urgent appeal to all the family and friends of veterans either serving now or who have retired or passed on. You can make a lasting gift in their memory by submitting the names of these loved ones to be inscribed on our next […]
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Literacy Volunteers seeking one-on-one tutors
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin has 25 people waiting for a one-on-one tutor to help them with their education. Many of these adults need to improve their academic skills in order to obtain work or get a better job. This service can literally be life-changing. If you are age 21 or older, have at least […]
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Tommy’s Yard Sale, singers & ringers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: With the uncertainty of the weather expected by Hurricane Dorian, the date for Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends Yard Sale has been changed to September 13 and 14 . Our Super Summer Yard Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 700 Main St., next to the karate school and […]