The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, previously housed at 199 Main St., on the Stephens Memorial Hospital campus, has relocated to 59 Winter St., former site of the hospital’s Human Resources Department. The new building provides the opportunity for larger meeting space for support groups, private consultation areas, staff offices, a dedicated room for […]
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North Waterford church serving takeout chicken dinner, strawberry shortcake
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The North Waterford Congregational Church will have curbside takeout suppers Tuesday, July 6 and 20. The menu is oven barbecued chicken, corn on the cob, baked beans, coleslaw, cornbread and strawberry shortcake. We will serve from 5 to 6 p.m. The cost is $10. We would like to thank all the people […]
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Recipients of new child tax credit should check for details with financial pros
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Since the new child tax credit will be issued monthly, will our tax return refund be less when we file our 2021 tax return? — No name, no town ANSWER: First of all, I am not a tax expert. For questions such as this, the best thing you can do is consult […]
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Church and library fundraisers scheduled for Farmington and Turner
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A reminder that the Fairbanks Union Church Deacons will host a Yard Sale on July 9 and 10. We would appreciate any items people are willing to donate. We will pick up within a 20-mile radius of Farmington. We do not accept clothing, computers, older model TVs and computers. The proceeds will […]
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Reader requests Farmers’ Almanac to check weather forecast for August
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Farmers’ Almanacs seem to have disappeared from the store. I’m trying to find out what the weather is going to be for Aug. 5 through 8. I tried looking it up online but didn’t have any luck. I’m hoping another Sun Spots reader has on almanac and can share the information I’m […]
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Retired transcriptionist has equipment to donate to anyone interested
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am a former medical transcriptionist. I have many Stedman’s Word reference books, a new foot pedal still in the box, several headphones, and a new keyboard and mouse, all of which I will never use again. After 35-plus years in the profession, I am three years into a new profession I […]
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YMCA requesting use of dunk tank for veterans’ fundraiser July 17
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The YMCA is coordinating a veterans’ benefit July 17. We are looking for a dunk tank. If readers know where we can get one to use, please call Jerry Dewitt at 576-0376. — Jerry, no town ANSWER: A dunk tank game is always popular and will draw a good crowd. I hope […]
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Electric typewriter, cleaning tape for VHS player requested by readers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I need an electric typewriter for my church. I can be contacted at nancyleeman30@gmail.com. I enjoy your service. — Nancy, no town ANSWER: If you don’t get an offer of a donated typewriter, or one for a nominal fee, you may want to check out Facebook Marketplace, Craig’s List, or eBay. I […]
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Searching for Friends and Family
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My name is Virginia Harris Starbird and I am looking for Connie Lucas Akerly from Lisbon Falls. We have lost touch over the years, and I would like to reconnect with her. If anyone knows Connie, would you please give her my phone number: 524-3455, or my email: ginstar38@aol.com. Thank you! — Virginia, no […]
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Fundraisers announced for Turner library and Farmington church
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Turner Public Library has exciting news — our Annual Book Sale is back! And it is not only back, with its traditional bargain prices, but it is bigger than ever. For the past year we have been holding a popular ongoing sale in a room on the second floor of our […]