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    October 22, 2020

    Several grief support groups available in western Maine

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for a grief support group in western Maine and I’m hoping there is one actually meeting in person, not on ZOOM. My husband passed away recently and I am struggling. I could really use some support. — Zelda, Bethel ANSWER: Androscoggin Home Care + Hospice (www.ahch.org, 795-9468 or 1-800-482-7412 […]

  • Published
    October 21, 2020

    Young mom receives encouragement, financial gift at supermarket

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 17, I did a week’s worth of grocery shopping at Hannaford. I had my infant son with me and he was a bit fussy. A really nice woman came beside me and told me she remembered having to take her children shopping with her and how difficult it […]

  • Published
    October 20, 2020

    Bottles and cans are up for grabs to any interested charity

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have bottles and cans that we would like to donate to a charity. They can be picked up and brought to a redemption center. Please leave a message on our answering machine at 782-1843. — No name, no town DEAR SUNSPOTS: The offer of several boxes of books that appeared in […]

  • Published
    October 19, 2020

    Panning for computer gold and treadmill repair service

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Are there services to repair treadmills in the Lewiston-Auburn area? — Sharron, no town ANSWER: This question is asked in Sun Spots fairly frequently and I have yet to come up with anyone who makes these repairs. I would start the search by calling the company that produced your treadmill. They should […]

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    October 16, 2020

    Looking for places to donate fiction books

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is anyone interested in several boxes of mixed general fiction books? Goodwill says its warehouse is full and Salvation Army is not accepting books either. Nursing homes are not accepting donations during the pandemic. This offer is made to anyone who could make use of the books. If interested persons will provide […]

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    October 15, 2020

    Document shredding event set for Oct. 24 in Auburn

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Lunch Club will host a Community Document Shredding Event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 24 at John F. Murphy Homes at 800 Center Street in Auburn. This is a good opportunity to safely dispose of documents and protect against identity theft. A charge of $10 per […]

  • Published
    October 14, 2020

    Hello-ween celebration needs volunteers, donations

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please come join the United New Auburn Association for the 10th Annual Hello-ween celebration. We will hold our celebration this year at the new Anniversary Park along the Little Andy River in New Auburn. We will be complying with all the current CDC requirements for safe events, and ask that you do, […]

  • Published
    October 13, 2020

    On lookout for appliance, clock, watch repair services

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for an appliance repair person to replace a burner on my smooth top stove, as well as replace my over-the-stove microwave oven. I love your column and thank you for your service. — Joan, Lewiston ANSWER: In the Rolodex I have The Appliance Guys (440-4265); Brown’s Appliance Service (212-3444); and […]

  • Published
    October 12, 2020

    Renovaton team needed for old New Gloucester farmhouse, barn

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for people who are experienced with old houses and barns for repair on an 1800s farmhouse in New Gloucester, specifically a painter, carpenter, barn repair person and a general handyman. Any recommendations are appreciated! — Brittany, no town ANSWER: OK, Sun Spotters! I’m depending on you to share your expertise […]

  • Published
    October 9, 2020

    Homeowner looking for mason to replace chimney bricks, flashing

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m having a hard time finding someone to do chimney work for me. I need to have the chimney evaluated, some loose bricks replaced, and new flashing installed. — No name, Norway ANSWER: Years ago I had Baker Chimney Cleaning evaluate my chimney and he recommended I have some brickwork repointed and […]

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