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August 12, 2019

Lewiston men’s clothing stores; classmate found

DEAR SUN SPOTS: This note is in response to the question in the August 9 Sun Spots from Marie regarding men’s clothing stores on Lisbon St. in Lewiston. The store she might be remembering is Grant’s Clothing at 46 Lisbon St. I worked there a number of years to earn money to pay for college. Grant’s […]
Published
August 10, 2019

Volunteers needed for fly-fishing program

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am the program lead for the Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Great Falls, Auburn, program, a 501(c)(3) organization. We work with disabled veterans and active-duty military personnel receiving treatment for a disability. Our mission statement is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active-military personnel and disabled veterans through […]
Published
August 8, 2019

Typewriter repair; call for artists

DEAR SUN SPOTS: For Christmas, a good friend gave me the most lovely of gifts — an antique Royal typewriter made in 1932. It is beautiful and one of my favorite things in the world. However, it needs some minor repairs and a good cleaning. I wish I could do it myself somehow, but I […]
Published
August 7, 2019

Looking for a classmate; sunflowers photos

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Mexico High School Class of 1969 will be holding its 50th reunion on October 12. We have been very successful in finding everyone in our class except for one person, Thomas Stocklas. He is our “missing link” and we would be very grateful to find him. I can be reached at […]
Published
August 5, 2019

Seeking Frank Bennett, volunteer valets

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am seeking any information about a man named Frank Bennett from Lewiston who played the piano in 1966 and 1967 in various lounges. I would like to contact him about a reunion meeting, but I’m not sure if he is still alive. He would be in his late 70s or early […]
Published
August 4, 2019

Foster Grandparent Program seeks role models

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Opportunity Alliance is calling on community members to contribute their skills and experiences to support the youngest generation by working as a classroom volunteer in the Foster Grandparent Program. Classroom grandparents are role models, mentors and friends to children in schools and child development centers. The “grandparents” support school readiness and academic […]
Published
August 4, 2019

Lisbon 5K, Safe Voices Training

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lisbon United Methodist Church is looking for runners and walkers to support its 4th annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors 5K event on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 14 School St. in Lisbon Falls. Check-in and same-day registration for the timed event begins at 7:30 a.m., with the race starting at 8:30 a.m. Registration is […]
Published
July 31, 2019

Good Samaritans at Brunswick accident will be remembered

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On the morning of Tuesday, July 30, I was in an automobile accident on Federal Street in Brunswick. The person who was driving the truck that hit my car and I are both OK, but my car was totaled. Three women appeared immediately and offered aid to both myself and the other […]
Published
July 29, 2019

Yarn for afghans and parts for a Rascal scooter are wanted

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I volunteer at Central Maine Medical Center and love helping others. While volunteering at the hospital, which I thoroughly enjoy, I have seen a great need for afghans which are given to patients. Because of this need, I have begun to crochet prayer afghans along with continuing what I already do at […]
Published
July 29, 2019

Appliance repair, cutting board care

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for a good, honest appliance repairman. Some of my appliances are older and I don’t want to have to replace them if I don’t really have to. I called some of the big box stores and larger appliance centers and they are only servicing what they sell. Can you help? […]

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