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    November 5, 2020

    Readers looking for auto detailing and opportunities to volunteer

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you have names in your Rolodex of people who wax cars in Oxford or Franklin counties that don’t need the vehicle for the whole day? Thank you for helping so many people in Sun Spots Land. — No name, no town ANSWER: It is pretty nice to have a shiny vehicle […]

  • Published
    November 4, 2020

    Mark Trail has a new look because there’s a new cartoonist

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: What did they do to Mark Trail? I’ve had to stop following him the same as I’ve stopped Nancy in the Sunday paper. I don’t like the looks of it. You can do anything, so could you at least bring back Mark Trail? I love you and never miss your column. — […]

  • Published
    November 3, 2020

    St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store announces its permanent closing

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store at 276 Main St. in Lewiston sadly announces that the store is permanently closed due to COVID-19. We thank each and every one of our customers, donors and volunteers for their continued support over so many years. We will miss all of you. — Pauline, Lewiston […]

  • Published
    November 2, 2020

    Drive-thru Thanksgiving dinners sought in Oxford Hills region

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: With Thanksgiving less than a month away and the complication of COVID-19 precautions, I am sure plans for gatherings will change for many people. Does anyone know of any churches, restaurants or other organizations in the Norway, Paris or Oxford area that will offer drive-through Thanksgiving meals on Thanksgiving Day? — No […]

  • Published
    October 30, 2020

    Senior who lost ‘two girls’ looking for another canine companion

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m hoping someone out there can help a senior citizen who is looking for a free, small female puppy. I lost my two little girls recently; they both were much loved and didn’t know they were dogs. I have plenty of love and attention to give. I also have a lot of […]

  • Published
    October 29, 2020

    Volunteers needed for Androscoggin Hospice thrift store

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Hospice Thrift Store at 245 Center St. in Auburn is looking for volunteers to serve as donation attendants and sales associates. The store is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations are accepted Wednesdays from 10 […]

  • Published
    October 28, 2020

    Maine law bars handheld electronic devices, mobile phones while driving

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Has the No Handheld Devices Law changed? I see a lot of people driving and talking on their phones. — No name, no town ANSWER: Maine’s law on distracted driving and text messaging has not changed. Some drivers are just ignoring it and in so doing, endanger themselves, other drivers, bicyclists and […]

  • Published
    October 27, 2020

    Several opportunities to share stories of life during COVID-19

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m responding to the person who asked where Mainers can share their COVID-19 experiences (Oct. 21 Sun Spots). The Maine Community Archives Collaborative is coordinating various local projects. For example, the University of Southern Maine has a Signs of the Times project.  You can link to these different projects from https://mainestatelibrary.omeka.net/  Also, […]

  • Published
    October 26, 2020

    Council accepting names for next monument in Veterans Memorial Park

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: The L&A Veterans Council would like readers to know that Veterans Day and the holidays is a perfect time to gift a family or friend an inscription of their veteran’s name on our Monument No. 33 at Veterans Memorial Park on Main Street in Lewiston. We have one side completed and are […]

  • Published
    October 23, 2020

    Excelsior Grange in Poland hosting takeout baked ham supper

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Excelsior Grange at 446 Harris Hill Road in Poland is sponsoring a takeout supper from 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Make a reservation by phone at 998-2301 and drive by and pick  up a meal of baked ham, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, cole slaw, rolls and apple crisp. We are […]

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