DEAR SUN SPOTS: Apps this! Apps that! Why is it that older folks who don’t have apps on their phones cannot take advantage of the deals at restaurants that folks with apps can?
We’re regulars at the same places, but because we don’t have apps, we cannot get the same deals. I don’t think this is fair. Your take on this subject would be interesting. — No name, no town
ANSWER: I must agree with you — it doesn’t seem fair at all. Although I do use some apps, there are many I don’t bother with as it just feels like too much trouble to me. I’m sure many of my readers long for the days when they could just cut a coupon from the newspaper and keep it in your wallets!
Have you thought about contacting corporate offices of favorite places or speaking to a manager when you visit?
Are there other Sun Spotters who feel the same way and have advice to share?
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Wales Presbyterian Church women’s group This ‘n That yard and bake sale will be held Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 668 Pond Road in Wales.
For more information or to donate items (no clothing), contact Cheryl Foss at 207-754-2926 or Susan Bisson at 207-754-4185. — Susan, Monmouth
ANSWER: I’m sure there are folks in our readership area who have items to donate. Give the ladies a call to arrange drop-off. I hope it’s all a big success.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: How do I open and read the Oct. 2, 2023, Sun Journal? — Joe, no town
ANSWER: The link for that edition is https://newspaper.sunjournal.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=ee97ea89-dfa7-4319-87c7-4c0a412b1a88 .
Here are the instructions if you miss another edition. Go to the current day’s epaper. Above the masthead, there’s a bold burgundy header with white icons. Click on the icon furthest to the right (three short horizontal lines).
A gray bar will appear titled “edition options.” Underneath that, click on “archive.” Thumbnails of the past week’s editions of the Sun Journal will appear. Click on the one you want to open.
To the left of those, you can also click on the months to search for earlier editions. It’s easy once you know how to do it!
Never hesitate to call customer service at the paper at 207-784-5411, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is a follow-up to the Aug. 16 Sun Spots regarding the lost $500 cash. It was in a white, legal-size envelope and was last seen in Turner Center. It was for a fundraiser for a young cancer patient and her family.
I haven’t found it but haven’t given up hope. I placed “lost cash” signs up on Allen Pond Road with my phone number as I stopped there to make a phone call and stopped at the Farmers’ Market. The envelope could have fallen out of my vehicle at either place.
My signs were pulled up and if you call at me at 207-946-5579, I’ll come pick them up. — No name, Greene
ANSWER: Don’t lose hope — I don’t understand why someone would take your signs though!
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