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PublishedMarch 26, 2021
Stereo repair and recipe for Bavarian Cream Chocolate Cake requested
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone know someone who still works on old stereo equipment? I have a 1990s stereo receiver that needs looking at because one day it just stopped working. It would bring me great joy to have it repaired. I have looked everywhere, but have had no luck. I’m very old-school and love […]
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PublishedMarch 25, 2021
Reader wants to find owner of vaccination card found in parking lot
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Tuesday morning, March 23, I found a COVID-19 vaccination ID card belonging to James Goulding in the Walmart parking lot. He is welcome to call me at 783-3890 and as long as he can give me identifying information I will return it to him. — Mary, Auburn ANSWER: You’re so smart […]
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PublishedMarch 24, 2021
Estes Lobster House owners plan to open restaurant in May
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is Estes Lobster House restaurant in Harpswell permanently closed? I was there on March 21 and there are “For Sale” signs up and a realtor sign posted. — Dick, no town ANSWER: According to the iconic seafood restaurant’s Facebook page, Dawn and John will be opening the business in May, as always. […]
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PublishedMarch 23, 2021
Witness to accident shares how people help strangers in need
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Something touching I witnessed in a local business parking lot in Lewiston recently made me realize again that our instincts as fellow human beings always seem to prevail in moments of crisis. I came to this scene minutes after the incident occurred; but in listening to the answers given by the two […]
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PublishedMarch 22, 2021
No-show credit card payment raises concern about late fee, credit rating
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to thank the woman who paid for my purchase when my credit card was declined at Walgreen’s in Norway on Wednesday, March 17. I promised to pay it forward and I will. What is with the U.S. Postal Service? For the second time in three months my mailed payment to […]
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PublishedMarch 19, 2021
AARP tax service returning April 5 to Sacred Hearth Church in Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The AARP Free Tax Preparation site at Sacred Heart Church in Auburn will open April 5. We will remain open through the month of April and into May, if there is a need. We will have limited capacity and some new procedures due to COVID-19. The deadline for filing has been extended […]
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PublishedMarch 18, 2021
Old kitchen knives can be recycled or used for household chores, gardening
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have utilized your column a few times and have gotten excellent results. I thank you for all your help. My problem is I have quite a few old knives that I don’t know how to get rid of or where to go to find out what to do with them. I […]
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PublishedMarch 16, 2021
Information requested for Maine documentary film project
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a Maine-based documentary filmmaker. At the moment, I’m producing a film with the support of French broadcaster TV5 Monde and I’m searching for the following media to use/license: Radio emissions in French from Lewiston’s WCOU or WFAU between the dates of 1909 and 1968. Articles mentioning Ku Klux Klan activity in […]
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PublishedMarch 14, 2021
NEEDED: Tax help and literacy volunteers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I saw in Sun Spots that AARP is not doing taxes at Sacred Heart Church this year. We need our taxes done and have found that most places charge around $150. That is a lot for people our age. Can you check on this?—No name, no town ANSWER: AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is […]
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PublishedMarch 12, 2021
Irish Banger sausage requested for St. Patrick’s Day dinner
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’d like to get some Irish Banger sausages for St. Patrick’s Day dinner. Do you know where I can find some? — Irene, no town ANSWER: Bangers and mash is a traditional Irish dinner. This mild sausage, made from lamb and pork, is sold at Maurice Bonneau’s Sausage Kitchen at 36 Main […]
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