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    December 17, 2020

    Craftspeople requested for heirloom doily, roll-top desk repairs

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a crocheted doily of sentimental value that has begun to partially unravel. It’s a 10-point pineapple design and 10½ inches in diameter. Two points need small repairs, if that’s possible. Do you have the name of someone in your Rolodex who crochets and could make the repair? — Mary, Oxford […]

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    December 16, 2020

    Search is on for raisin pie and Nadeau’s bakery recipes

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to purchase an old-fashioned raisin pie, not a store-bought one. I don’t want to have to bake it either. Does anyone who makes these be willing to sell me one? — No name, no town ANSWER: Surely someone in Sun Spots Land will respond to this request, but if […]

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    December 15, 2020

    Homeowner grateful to mystery snowplow driver who cleared wet snow

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: After that awful paste of precipitation that fell last weekend, I wanted to let your readers know that there are indeed wonderful people in our midst. I was looking at the mess where the town plow had gone past my driveway after my snowblower refused to go through it, although it did […]

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    December 14, 2020

    Readers ask for places to donate knitted items, organ, calendars

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have new knitted hats, slippers and mittens to give away. I also have lapghans (small afghans) that are good for the sick and elderly. Does Sun Spots know of any charities that would like these items? — Sylvia, no town ANSWER: Ordinarily, there are many places to donate these handmade items, […]

  • Published
    December 11, 2020

    Winter driving requires vehicle preparedness and emergency gear

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Last year at Christmastime, you printed a letter about being safe in your vehicle in winter. I cut it out and gave it to my grandson who was a new driver. I think it would be a good idea to print it again. This past weekend when the weather was terrible, I […]

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    December 10, 2020

    Volunteer opportunity to read online to day care children

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are looking for volunteers to support early childhood literacy in our communities. You can volunteer safely with BookReach! If you are looking for a virtual volunteer opportunity and have one hour per week available to read to children, please contact the BookReach Volunteer Reading Program. We serve children in small in-home […]

  • Published
    December 9, 2020

    Volunteers needed to place wreaths at Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Wreaths Across America is delivering wreaths to the Veterans Memorial Park at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec 14. Volunteers are needed to place the wreaths on the memorials. If anyone can help, please come to the park at 9:30 a.m. Jerry Dewitt will be there to coordinate the effort. Please remember to dress […]

  • Published
    December 8, 2020

    Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends seeking support this winter

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: In all of my 42-plus years of rescuing animals, I’ve encountered challenges, but this past year with the pandemic has often been scary because of not knowing if I will have sufficient funding to care for my animals. Like so many other wonderful organizations affected by this world crisis, Tommy’s  Feral Feline […]

  • Published
    December 7, 2020

    Nativity story in Auburn, prescription glasses found

    DEAR SUN SPOTS:  A live Nativity Story will be offered by the United Methodist Church of Auburn on Sunday, Dec. 20, from 4 to 5 p.m.in the parking lot of the church located at 439 Park Ave. in Auburn. This will be a safe opportunity to drive by to see and hear the Nativity story […]

  • Published
    December 4, 2020

    Auburn care center requesting Christmas donations for its residents

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: The 86 residents at Bolster Heights Residential Care Facility in Auburn have been very good this year! They need an extra special Christmas so we are asking for your help. Needed are socks for men and women, small flashlights, lotion, ChapStick, wheelchair and walker bags, toiletries, nail polish, body spray, face masks, […]

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