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December 4, 2019

Electric recliner, info about portable Hotspots needed

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m hoping someone might have an electric recliner that they no longer need and would donate it or sell it for a reasonable price. My niece has a problem with swelling in her legs. She has had an ultrasound and it was fine so now the doctors are wondering if she may […]
Published
December 3, 2019

Reaching out to others makes a great holiday gift

DEAR SUN SPOTS: This holiday season, my husband and I decided to gift a local assisted living facility. We called to check out the number of residents at our facility of choice and were told approximately 90 people lived there. When we inquired about what their needs were, we were told that they needed socks, sugar- free […]
Published
December 3, 2019

Looking for mystery series, names for veterans monument

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for a second-hand bookstore or shop that has any Guidepost books from the Tea Room Mysteries or the Sugar Creek Amish Mysteries. The books sell for $20 each and I hope I can get them for less, as I pass them on, but can’t afford to keep paying for the […]
Published
December 2, 2019

Ronald McDonald House wish list

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you so much for letting your readers know about the tabs and pie plates for Ronald McDonald House (Nov. 25 Sun Spots). Mike from Livermore called to let me know he had over 15 large bags of tabs. He brought them to Auburn and they filled the back of my car. Needless […]
Published
November 28, 2019

Goodies left behind and pictures with Santa

DEAR SUN SPOTS: At the Grace Lutheran Church Christmas Fair at 757 Summer St. in Auburn on Nov. 23, a lady bought cranberry bread and pepper jelly and left it at the bake table to pick up later. She never came back for it. If you are that lady, please call me at 375-4894. — […]
Published
November 25, 2019

Church needs copier; reader wants to donate sleeping bags

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Calvary United Methodist Church is hoping someone in Sun Spots Land is planning to upgrade their office/company copier. Ours is nearing the end of its long life and we are hoping to replace it. Because Sun Spots did such a great job finding us a kitchen microwave a while ago, we are […]
Published
November 25, 2019

Rose’s Room seeks new meeting place in downtown Lewiston

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Rose’s Room is a support group for family and friends of incarcerated loved ones. We want you to remember that you are not alone. We are growing again, with our newest chapter in Bridgton at Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Drive. Meetings will be held the 2nd Monday of the month, beginning […]
Published
November 25, 2019

Friends of RSU 16 a lesson engaging with students and school leaders

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m writing this soon after returning home from a wonderful informative meeting of the Friends of RSU16 (Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland). If you have an interest in our schools and wish to have some input into how RSU 16 proceeds, we welcome you to join us. The Friends of RSU16 has […]
Published
November 24, 2019

Electrician needed, aluminum tabs and more

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you have the name of an electrician in your Rolodex for the Rumford area? I need one for a lot of small jobs. Thank you.—No name, Rumford ANSWER: Having good licensed tradesmen in your life is a must. I hope Sun Spots readers will write in with recommendations. Also, if you […]
Published
November 22, 2019

Thank you to Long-time Minister of Music

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The West Auburn Congregational Church would like to thank Charles Marshall and wish him well upon his retirement after 75 years as our minister of music. We would also like to introduce Ryan Slocum as our new organist. Please join us to welcome Ryan at our Sunday services from 9-10 a.m. with […]

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