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October 23, 2019

Chairs for caning; fur coat repair; insect removal

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Years ago my husband caned chairs as a hobby, and he accumulated fifteen wooden chairs that needed caning. However, years later, they still need caning! We are trying to downsize so we are looking for a home for our chairs. Do you or your readers know of anyone who canes chairs and might like […]
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October 21, 2019

Smoker grill and Louisiana chef have new home in Portland

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Here’s the update on the fate of the large smoker grill we wanted to donate to a nonprofit (Oct. 2 Sun Spots). Unfortunately, there were no takers so we listed it on Facebook Marketplace for a very low price. A chef from Louisiana who just moved to the Portland area came with a […]
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October 18, 2019

Readers share about restaurant hero, volunteer opportunities and whoopie pie recipie

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I had a nice surprise last Sunday at Longhorn Steakhouse when someone paid for my dinner. I wish to give that person a big thank you! — Margaret, Lewiston ANSWER: Sometimes I wonder if there is just one person who goes around treating people to restaurant meals in the Lewiston-Auburn area. Perhaps […]
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October 18, 2019

Pesky crickets and candy turtles prompt questions from readers

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m having a problem with crickets. They are all over my porch and have gotten into my home. It’s like a horror show. Can you find out what’s going on with the crickets this year? Is there anything I can do? Before this year, I rarely saw them. Thank you for what […]
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October 17, 2019

Maple whoopie pies, hair help

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was wondering if you or your Sun Spots readers might have a recipe for maple whoopie pies. — No name, no town ANSWER: I’ve had quite a run on recipe requests lately! It seems that Sun Spots readers are hunkering down for the chilly temperatures to come and getting into nesting […]
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October 14, 2019

Sun Spots 101; readers offer bags for reuse and a resource for computer help

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Who do I contact via phone and/or email to get a letter printed in Sun Spots? How much notice is needed for an item to be printed? — Anita, no town ANSWER: The parameters for Sun Spots questions and other notes are published at the end of every Sun Spots column. You […]
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October 14, 2019

Expanding thrift store in Lewiston needs volunteers and a new location

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We at An Angel’s Wing are asking for your help. We are a not-for-profit organization with the mission to aid those with substance abuse disorder. Located at 1567 Lisbon St. in Lewiston in the Grid Iron parking lot, we operate A Second Chance Thrift Store. We’re looking for volunteers at the store […]
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October 14, 2019

Vaccinations offered at veterinary clinic in Poland in November

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Excelsior Grange at 446 Harris Hill Road in Poland is sponsoring a veterinary clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 16. Dr. Don McLean will give vaccinations for cats and dogs. Rabies vaccines for cats and dogs are $10. Distemper vaccines for cats and dogs, and Kennel Cough vaccines for dogs […]
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October 11, 2019

Readers provide information on computer repair services, pumpkin whoopie pies

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I lost a ring at Great Falls Plaza in Auburn. It’s a size 7 and has a blue Maine tourmaline with two small diamonds. If found, please email me at Optwell123@gmail.com. — Merry, no town ANSWER: Let’s think positively. Please let us know when your ring is returned! DEAR SUN SPOTS: For […]
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October 8, 2019

Friend helping foreign exchange student find opportunities to volunteer

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m helping with a foreign exchange student in Lewiston who wants to perform 40 hours of volunteering. I’m not sure what’s available in our area for students who want and need to volunteer. Does anyone out there have any ideas? Please call me at 689-4394 and I will share the information with […]

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