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    January 14, 2021

    Services needed for making prints from old negatives, camera repair

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have dozens of large format black and white negatives (2½ by 2½ inches) from which I’d like to have prints made. Is there a photographer or photo shop that can do that for me? —Mary, no town ANSWER: Photo Finish (783-3354) is the place you want to take your negatives, Mary. […]

  • Published
    January 13, 2021

    Grandparents ask about education investment for out-of-state grandchildren

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: With all your resources available, could you find out if other states have a college fund such as our Alfond NextGen 529 Program here in Maine?  I have a 4-month-old grandchild in Tennessee and would like to get her signed up for this fund. Thank you for providing so much more information […]

  • Published
    January 12, 2021

    Leather recliner offered at no cost to anyone who can use it

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a brown leather Flex-steel recliner in good condition to give to someone who could use it. Please call me at 744-9128. — Gordon, Norway ANSWER: That’s very generous of you! Be prepared for lots of calls, Gordon. Stand by! DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lemon flavoring (extract) removes permanent marker. I can’t […]

  • Published
    January 11, 2021

    Sewing machine repair; an offer of thanks

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for a place to get my sewing machine repaired and to purchase a few sewing supplies.—No name, no town ANSWER: A reader named Cindy just sent a recommendation the other day. She highly recommends Carolann’s Sewing Machine Repair in Minot after she had spent quite a bit of time looking […]

  • Published
    January 8, 2021

    New sidewalk to connect to extend to walking trail in Auburn

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m wondering if you could find out what  the city of Auburn is doing along Minot Avenue on the hill from Elm Street to the rotary by Roy’s. At first it looked like they were just making another walking trail, but now whole sections of the hill are gone. I checked the […]

  • Published
    January 7, 2021

    Grief support requested by daughter whose mother died of COVID-19

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for grief support anywhere in Western Maine. I lost a parent to the virus as well as a close cousin. — Joy, Oxford ANSWER: First of all, Joy, I’m so sorry. You have my heart-felt sympathy. Please contact Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice (www.ahch.org,  795-9468 or 1-800-482-7412)  offers grief support […]

  • Published
    January 6, 2021

    Donations to Good Shepherd Food Bank possible online or by mail

    DEAR SUN SPOTS:  There have been two items recently in the Sun Journal encouraging readers to support the critical role that the Good Shepherd Food Bank plays in combating food insecurity throughout Maine. However, neither item included information on how to donate directly to the Food Bank. Donations can be made online at www.gsfb.org or […]

  • Published
    January 5, 2021

    Raisin pie recipes include one with sour cream and meringue topping

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Here’s a real good old-fashioned raisin pie recipe. The first time I made it was in 1961. I use the ready-made pastry as it saves a lot of work. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cook 2 cups of seeded raisins in 2 cups of boiling water for about 5 minutes or until […]

  • Published
    January 4, 2021

    L-A Optimist Club offers two scholarships

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston-Auburn Optimist Club now has two scholarship opportunities available to local residents. The essay contest offers a $2,500 scholarship based on the topic “Reaching your Dreams by Choosing Optimism.” The oratorical contest also offers a $2,500 scholarship based on the presentation “Healing the World with Optimism.” All applicants must have been […]

  • Published
    January 3, 2021

    Scrapbooking fundraiser in Lewiston to benefit Coats for Kids

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Rev. Louis J. Fortier Council 106 will host a Scrapbook Crafting benefit for Coats for Kids from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul basement on Bartlett Street in Lewiston. All proceeds go to buy coats for kids in need in the […]

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