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    October 8, 2020

    Information provided for chair caning, history of Lisbon dance hall

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: In the Oct. 5 Sun Spots there was a request from “Cindy” about re-caning chairs. I can provide that service. Please contact Caning by Pam at 740-5495 or email Caningbypam@gmail.com . – Pam,Turner ANSWER: Thank you, Pam! I shall be sure you’re in the Rolodex! DEAR SUN SPOTS: In answer to the […]

  • Published
    October 7, 2020

    Houseplant Sale at Thrift Store

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Maine Folque Co-op and Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice are teaming up to offer a special Welcome-to-Autumn Houseplant sale outside the entrance of the Androscoggin Thrift Store on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon. Featured will be a selection of easy-care plants such as Pothos, Swedish ivy, Wandering Jew […]

  • Published
    October 6, 2020

    Special baseball caps lost; penalty for disturbing political signs

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Thursday, Sept. 24, we were helping someone move into one of the units at Ledges Court off Almond Lane in Lewiston. There was a Hannaford grocery bag containing two baseball caps (one from Washington & Lee and one from St. Peter’s Cemetery) that fell off a vehicle as we were leaving. […]

  • Published
    October 5, 2020

    Information sought on former Lisbon Dance Hall from 1950s/’60s

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for the name of a dance hall that stood on a hill in Lisbon. I believe it burned down in the late 1950s or early 1960s. — Terry, no town ANSWER: Let’s start a conversation here and see what we come up with. Readers, if you have memories and stories […]

  • Published
    October 2, 2020

    Request for service and repair of mobile homes elicits response

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I wanted to respond to the inquiries for mobile home repairs in the Sept. 24 Sun Spots. We have purchased Main Mobile Parts and Service and will continue to offer services for repairing or maintaining your home.  The phone number everyone is used to (465-2205) will be up and operating at our […]

  • Published
    October 1, 2020

    Halloween decorations requested for Bolster Heights assisted living center

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are in need of small and medium pumpkins, square hay bales, and dried cornstalks for our Halloween events. Please drop off these items for the Bolster Heights Activity Department by Oct. 18. If you have any questions or have something you would like to donate, please call us at 784-1364. — […]

  • Published
    September 30, 2020

    Red Cross needs blood donors; Auburn church needs fir boughs

    DEAR SUN SPOTS:  The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, at Holy Trinity Church Hall, 67 Frost Hill Ave. in Lisbon Falls. To make an appointment, call 1-800-Red Cross (1-800-733-2767). Your blood donation is really needed at this time. — Raymond, no name ANSWER: Giving […]

  • Published
    September 29, 2020

    Loaves & Fishes calling area vendors for fundraising holiday fair

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m the bingo hall manager for the Loaves & Fishes bingo hall, now at 1119 Lisbon St. (Carriage House) in Lewiston. Because of COVID-19, we have been closed since March 19. Bingo is our biggest moneymaker that supports all that Loaves and Fishes does for Sabattus and surrounding areas.  We are a […]

  • Published
    September 25, 2020

    Information provided on ranked-choice voting, free TV viewing

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: With ranked-choice voting, you’re supposed to pick your first, second, and third choice. What happens if you vote for your first choice three times? — Fred, no town ANSWER: Here is how to handle ranked-choice voting: Rank as many or as few candidates as you like. Every voter’s ballot initially counts only […]

  • Published
    September 24, 2020

    Mobile home owners seek suggestions for insulation work

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: My neighbors and I are wondering if you have names of people in your Rolodex who work on mobile homes installing insulation, heating tape, etc. We thank you for your help. — No name, no town ANSWER: If you live in a park, I would hope that your manager could make recommendations. […]

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