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PublishedMarch 11, 2021
No plants, just containers needed for thrift store fundraiser March 17
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the Androscoggin Hospice Thrift Store fundraiser, Go for the Green! on March 17, we’re asking for donations of plant pots, baskets or other housewares during the store’s donation hours Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m. We don’t need any plants at this time […]
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PublishedMarch 10, 2021
Plants, containers needed for Androscoggin Hospice Thrift Store sale
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Ever since our successful outdoor plant sale last fall, which you helped to advertise, people have been asking when the Androscoggin Hospice Thrift Store will be having another one. Now that spring is on its way and people are feeling safer about shopping indoors, we’re hoping you can get the word out […]
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PublishedMarch 9, 2021
Maine Maple Sunday sugarhouses adapting to CDC guidelines
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there going to be a Maine Maple Sunday this year? If so, what weekend is it happening and do we know what sugar houses in the area will participate? — Bernice, no town ANSWER: According to the Maine Maple Producers Association, organizers and sugarhouse owners and staff are adapting to follow […]
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PublishedMarch 8, 2021
Help finding wind-removed trash can
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We recently bought my mom a new trash can, which blew away during last week’s strong winds. It is large, black and plastic, with wheels. It has an “M” painted on the bottom. She lives on Acadia Avenue in Lewiston. If anyone finds it, I would greatly appreciate a telephone call at […]
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PublishedMarch 5, 2021
What to do with your COVID-19 vaccination card
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Now that I’ve gotten my COVID-19 vaccination card, what am I supposed to do with it? Should I carry it with me for any reason? — Mariam, no town ANSWER: Here’s what I would do: Make a copy of the card then laminate the original and the copy. Keep the original in […]
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PublishedMarch 4, 2021
Elders seeking warming center when power is lost for long time
DEAR SUN SPOTS: With the chances of power outages increasing, are there any warming centers in the Lewiston-Auburn area? As two “over-90” residents with everything on electricity, we worry as to where to go for an extended power outage. There must be many of us in the same situation. — No name, no town ANSWER: […]
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PublishedMarch 3, 2021
Furry bunny costume requested in medium children’s size
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for a children’s furry bunny costume (white, brown or grey) in size 7-8 or 8-10 and am hoping readers can assist me in finding one. I am willing to pay a reasonable price for it. My contact is 240-3738. — No name, Auburn ANSWER: If no one responds through this […]
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PublishedMarch 2, 2021
Recommendations sought for housecleaners, specialists in aging issues
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you have any names of people who do housecleaning in your Rolodex? I sure could use a little help with cleaning carpets and other general cleaning. — No name, no town ANSWER: I have PJM Cleaning (pjmcleaningme.com, 209-4458); Sue’s Residential Cleaning Services (sues-residential-cleaning-services. business. site, 212-0812); and Jackie’s Cleaning & Maintenance […]
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PublishedMarch 1, 2021
Looking for 2016, 2019 Farmer’s Almanacs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I hope someone can help me find an “Old Farmers’ Almanac” from 2016 and one from 2019. I would like to give these to babies born in those years so I would like the almanacs to be in excellent condition. I am hoping Sun Spots fans can help.—JoAnn, Sabattus ANSWER: The Almanac, […]
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2021
‘RW’ designation on Veterans Memorial Park pillar prompts question
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In that wonderful Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston there is a name on one of the pillars that has “RW” after it. The key to the memorial designates “AR” for the American Revolution so I wonder in this case if the RW also means Revolutionary War. How could I find out? Thank […]
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