DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone know how to tune a piano in the vicinity of Rumford? Thank you!
— Dorothy, no town
ANSWER: There is actually a Maine chapter of the Piano Technicians Guild with about 20 members. A few of them are in the Lewiston-Auburn area. President of the guild, Gordon Large, lives in Hallowell and comes up your way from time to time. Gordon can be reached at 207-623-4398. Other members listed on the guild’s website include Zane Omohundro in Lewiston (zanepiano@gmail.com or 207-200-8226), Mel Fletcher in Auburn (melvinfletcher1@gmail or 207-783-9210) and Joseph Meehan in Litchfield (207-582-1540). Jason LaWind at Mindful Music, covers within a 60-mile radius of Windham. You can find more information about him at mindfulmusic.org.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The city of Auburn is delighted to announce the return of the Auburn Farmer’s Market series for the summer. The market will be held Tuesdays from June 5 through Oct. 2. It will be from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Rolly’s Diner parking lot at 87 Mill St. in New Auburn.
The Auburn Farmer’s Market is seeking vendors who are interested in participating. Vendors will need to provide appropriate insurance, permits and licensure. For more information please contact Auburn Farmer’s Market coordinator Kathy Shaw at 207-320-1969 or Sabrina Best at sbest@auburnmaine.gov.
— Liz, Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Wilton Lions Club Annual Yard Sale will be held Friday through Sunday, June 22-24, at Routes 2 & 4 next to the Big Apple in Wilton. Hours are Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon.
The following donations will be accepted: clothing, furniture, books, tools, dishes, glassware and other items. To donate items contact Bruce Ibarguen, 207- 645-2727; Bruce Dyke, 207-645-213; Ken Wiley, 207-645-4217; Norm Crowley, 207-645-5193; or Al Kaplan, 207-491-5996. Donations are tax deductible and a receipt will be provided upon request.
— Al, no town
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Would you please explain what happened to the great show that came on Channel 6 at 10 p.m. on Mondays called “The Good Doctor” with Dr. Shaun Murphy? I loved that show.
— No name, Lisbon
ANSWER: It can be so difficult to wait for our favorite shows to come back on, but don’t worry! Freddie Highmore will be returning as Dr. Murphy around the end of September for Season Two of “The Good Doctor.”
In the meantime, if you haven’t seen the movie, “August Rush” starring Freddie that was released in 2007, you must! It’s one of my favorites.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I moved back to Rumford and would like a local phone book. Any ideas where I can get one?
— Jack, Rumford
ANSWER: Call Verizon at 1-800-888-8448 or DEX Pages at 1-877-243-8339 to order one.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Years ago I made bread using disposable tin bread pans. They were long thin bread pans used to make Italian bread. The recipe was on the package. Can you get any information on where to get these pans? Thanks!
— Marie, Mexico
ANSWER: I have seen long aluminum bread pans at the local Dollar Stores and there are a couple places online that carry them. Bed, Bath and Beyond may also have what you’re looking for. Any ideas for Marie, readers?
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