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September 24, 2019

Searching for confirmation certificate owner; craft fairs

DEAR SUN SPOTS: While at a yard sale in Oxford this summer I came upon a nicely framed confirmation certificate. I bought it with the intention of finding the original owner. The name on the document is Richard Joseph White and the confirmation date is May 21, 1950. I would like to return this to […]
Published
September 23, 2019

Winter walking, free cookbooks, Little Free Library

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The September 20 Sun Spots featured a question from Anita in Lewiston about winter walking venues in the area. I highly recommend the Moving Me Forward Program, established by Bob Brainerd in conjunction with a group of former Healthsteps participants after St. Mary’s decided to stop sponsoring that program. Negotiations with Bates College […]
Published
September 23, 2019

Opportunities provided to help families through holidays

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Safe Voices seeks donors for our holiday outreach. The domestic violence resource center based in Lewiston invites businesses and community members to participate in its annual holiday programs, Feed-a-Family and Adopt-a-Family. Individuals, businesses and community organizations may choose to support one or both programs. For parents and children who have had to […]
Published
September 20, 2019

Winter walking site for seniors requested; little free library open in Hebron

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’ve started walking at Bates College in Lewiston recently and the outside track is great. Now I wonder where all of us seniors can walk this winter. Are there any indoor tracks available? I know we can go to the Auburn Mall, but the cement floors are hard for some seniors. I […]
Published
September 17, 2019

Camera found in Lewiston; Jerusalem artichokes wanted

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 […]
Published
September 16, 2019

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, […]
Published
September 16, 2019

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 […]
Published
September 14, 2019

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. […]
Published
September 11, 2019

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 […]
Published
September 9, 2019

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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