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January 4, 2024

Reader offers 80-inch sofa in very good condition to someone in need

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have an off-white Thomasville sofa. It’s 80 inches long, has three cushions, and is clean and in very good condition. I’d like to give this to someone who needs it. You must be able to pick it up. Please call 743-7886. — Rebecca, South Paris ANSWER: That’s so generous and I’m […]
Published
January 3, 2024

Family requests birthday cards for Turner child with terminal illness

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In March 2023, Alyssa, a little girl who lives in Turner, was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor. Since her diagnosis, her family has been surrounded by an incredible village of supporters, who have helped in so many ways to create memories that will last a lifetime, and we are grateful. On […]
Published
January 2, 2024

State accepting Christmas trees to restore damaged Popham Beach dunes

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Because I’ve read your recent column about what to do with Christmas trees now that the holidays are over, I want to be sure everyone knows about the conservation project going on at Popham Beach. I heard this information on Maine Public Radio and I think it’s a wonderful idea. I’ll be […]
Published
January 1, 2024

Reader searching for assistance with storm damage

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was told I could get forms from our town clerks to fill out regarding damage done to my home during the high winds and rain storm that occurred on Dec. 18. I was also told there was a deadline. How can there be a deadline when assessments haven’t even been made […]
Published
December 29, 2023

Pleasant Street Drop-In Center requests warm winter items

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Pleasant Street Drop-In Center has an urgent need for warm winter jackets, warm boots, mittens, gloves, scarves, hand warmers, blankets, flashlights, small tissue packets and body wipes. If anyone has warm clothing to donate, please drop it off at the 169 Pleasant St. in Auburn. We are open Saturdays from 9 […]
Published
December 28, 2023

Boy Scouts picking up Christmas trees in Lewiston and Auburn for donation

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Boy Scout Troop 121 will again pick up Christmas trees in Lewiston and Auburn. While the cities provide locations for free tree disposal, they no longer collect the trees at curbside. For a minimum donation of $5, the Scouts will pick up Christmas trees on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 6 and 7. […]
Published
December 27, 2023

Reader requests information on choosing another country where to live

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to begin researching the possibility of living in another country after November 2024.Can anyone point out objective sources to learn about the qualities of life in other countries such as the cost of living, crime statistics, health care, cultural life, political leadership, weather, expat acceptance, wildlife, and climate change […]
Published
December 26, 2023

Sun Spots ‘grateful to be back in business’ after last week’s powerful storm

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is everything OK? We noticed there were a couple of your columns missing at the end of last week! Did the storm knock you out of commission? Only temporarily, we hope! — Leslie, no town ANSWER: Thanks for checking on me! The storm of last week certainly caused some technical difficulties for […]
Published
December 20, 2023

Reader requests info on submitting names for Veterans Memorial Park stones

DEAR SUNSPOTS: I know you have printed this information many times. However, would you be so kind as to print it again? I’m looking for contact information to add names to the monuments in Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston. I’ve been meaning to do this for quite some time and now I have it on […]
Published
December 19, 2023

Reader looking to purchase fresh eggs from sources in Lisbon area

DEAR SUN SPOTS: With all the talk about eggs in Sun Spots lately, I’m wondering if another reader in Sun Spots Land has hens and sells eggs. I would love to purchase some and would be a regular customer needing two dozen every week. Sadly, the person who used to sell eggs to me had […]

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