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PublishedJuly 15, 2022
Volunteers, burn receptacles needed for flag retirement ceremony
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I could really use some assistance with the upcoming flag disposal/burning ceremony at 6 p.m. July 21 at the Auburn Masonic Hall, 1021 Turner St. We have over 6,000 flags to burn/dispose of properly. Many of these had been placed at veterans’ markers in area cemeteries. We need volunteers to help with […]
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PublishedJuly 14, 2022
Friends of Special Olympics, Jay veterans group hosting yard sale
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Friends of Special Olympics, in conjunction with VFW Post 3335, will hold its Annual Yard Sale on Saturday, Sept. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Post hall at 64 Jewell St. in Jay. We have already received many donations, but if you’re cleaning out your basement, garage, attic, or […]
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PublishedJuly 13, 2022
ELHS Class of 1967 planning 55th year reunion in October
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Edward Little Class of 1967 has set up our 55th year reunion for Oct. 8. It will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn from 4 to 9 p.m. with dinner and dancing. We are attempting to reach all classmates by mail, Facebook, and classmates.com. If there are classmates who need reunion […]
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PublishedJuly 12, 2022
Searching for Savards and Robichauds from Auburn and Lewiston
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can anyone help me find the young woman who worked in the Grand Central Station Travelers’ Aid Society office in the summer of 1958? I was returning home to Auburn from two weeks at Boy Scout camp in New Jersey. When I boarded the train and explained I had lost my return […]
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PublishedJuly 11, 2022
Shedding light on the browntail moth scourge
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Although it might be too late to help this year, for those looking to curb the spread of browntail moths and the caterpillars that decimate our trees, I have a suggestion for next year: Leave a light on for them. Browntail moths, like most moths, love to congregate near a light at […]
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PublishedJuly 8, 2022
Letterboxing is an inexpensive, enjoyable activity for all ages
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m writing in response to the request (July 6 Sun Spots) by a mother in Lisbon for suggestions for inexpensive summer activities for preteens. My suggestion is letterboxing – a scavenger hunt-type activity that involves following clues that are provided online and that takes place in outdoor public locations. The prize is a […]
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PublishedJuly 7, 2022
Nearly new mattress offered free to nonprofit serving needy
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to donate a queen-size mattress (Serta Sandburg Firm) to a nonprofit organization. It’s in excellent condition, has been in a pet-free, smoke-free home, and only one person has slept on it for about five months. It just isn’t working for me and I need something else. Unfortunately, it’s too […]
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PublishedJuly 6, 2022
Mother looking for free, low-cost summer activities for children
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have three daughters ages 9 through 12. As a single mom, I’d like to find some fun, free or inexpensive activities to do with them this summer, either at home or nearby when I’m not working. We live in Lisbon and I’m very mindful of spending money on a lot of […]
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PublishedJuly 5, 2022
D-Day veteran Eugene St. Pierre’s writings sought
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This past Memorial Day I was fortunate to come upon Eugene A. St. Pierre’s grave marker at Mount Hope Cemetery in Lewiston. He was a World War II veteran who landed on the Beaches of Normandy on D-Day, survived and returned home. In doing some light research, I have found that in […]
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PublishedJuly 4, 2022
Lewiston woman offers free baby formula to anyone in need
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a canister of Similac 360 Total Care to give away. My grandson and his wife left it because they couldn’t put it in their suitcase. The expiration date is Jan. 4, 2023. Please contact me at 241-0750. — Monique, Lewiston ANSWER: That’s kind of you, considering the baby formula shortage. […]
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