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  March 10, 2020

  Reader would like photos of Don Bosco Camp from 1950s

  DEAR SUN SPOTS: I saw an article published in the 1950s regarding Don Bosco Camp, which was run by the nuns who also ran Healy Asylum on Ash Street. The article had a photo depicting nuns watching boys swimming. Someone told me it was now a farm. I just want to know if there is […]

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  March 9, 2020
  

  Wanted: Mom’s recipes for Mother’s Day story

  DEAR SUN SPOTS: No one makes it better than mom. Do you have a favorite dish your mother made for the family when you were a youngster or something she still cooks up when you come for a visit? Would you be willing to share the recipe and the story behind this favorite food with […]

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  March 6, 2020
  

  Help to find electric percolator and how to clean cellphones, keyboards

  DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for an electric stainless steel percolator. I’ve had one for years and years and it finally gave out. I don’t like the Keurig gizmos they have these days or plastic and glass coffee makers. I don’t think the coffee made in them is good at all! Can you help […]

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  March 5, 2020
  

  Free Tax Prep, Senior National Park Pass

  DEAR SUN SPOTS: A few years ago I got my taxes done for free by a nonprofit organization, but now I have lost the information. You printed something a couple weeks ago about AARP but it wasn’t them who did my taxes before. I used someone different and they did a good job. — Lorraine, […]

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  March 4, 2020
  

  Greyhounds, watch repair and Easter Egg Hunts among requests

  DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m wondering if there are fellow greyhound owners in the Lewiston-Auburn area who know of any fenced-in areas to bring their dpgs to run and socialize with other greyhounds, besides the dog park. Thank you so much for your help! — Kelly, Lewiston ANSWER: I’m sure some generous people in Sun Spots […]

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  March 3, 2020
  

  Readers worldwide interested in Esperanto postcards

  DEAR SUN SPOTS: I read the column on the Sun Journal website regarding Dorothy, who is looking for someone to translate Esperanto postcards. We are very interested in them. The Department of Planned Languages and Esperanto Museum of the Austrian National Library is home to the world’s largest specialist library for interlinguistics and Esperanto. We […]

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  March 2, 2020
  

  Antique egg beater keeps reader in popovers

  DEAR SUN SPOTS: My wife and I would like to express our surprise and gratitude for the overwhelming response to our letter about egg beaters. I would like to describe our actions and response to the comments and suggestions we received. First, I responded to Dale’s offer to send us an old-fashioned beater. Subsequently, my […]

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  February 28, 2020
  

  Stroopwafel and Sim’s Diner beloved favorites

  DEAR SUN SPOTS: I flew to Chicago recently on a United Airlines flight and was given a crispy cookie with a thin caramel filling for a snack. It looked a bit like a waffle. I loved it and saved the wrapper but now I can’t find it. Can you help me find where to buy […]

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  February 27, 2020
  

  Square dance records have a new home with Norway-Paris club

  DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was delighted to read about the square dance records offered in the Feb. 18 Sun Spots. I am a member of the Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club of Norway/South Paris. I called the number listed and was pleased that I know the person offering the records. One of our members will […]

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  February 26, 2020
  

  Extreme couponing website posts slowed since December

  DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone know what has happened to Chrystie Vachon’s website Coupon Karma? There hasn’t been a new post since the end of December — Sheila, Winchester, NH ANSWER: Coupon Karma, founded in 2010, is a lifestyle website committed to helping families take control of their budget by providing tools and education around […]

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