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May 17, 2019

Three older NASCAR drivers enjoying retirement after successful careers

DEAR SUN SPOTS: As a follow-up to the May 17 Sun Spots about where to bring your Elvis art for the 2019 Moxie Festival performance by Elvis tribute artist Sylvain Leduc, you can drop your Elvis art and memorabilia off at the MTM Community Center, Lisbon Parks & Recreation Department, 18 School St. in Lisbon […]
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May 17, 2019

Volunteers needed to place flags on veterans’ graves

DEAR SUN SPOTS: As you may remember from previous years, the City of Lewiston recruits volunteers to place approximately 7,500 flags by veterans’ gravestones in cemeteries around the city. The state passed a law in 2001 that requires municipalities to purchase and place individual American flags at the gravestone of every veteran buried in each […]
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May 16, 2019

Elvis memorabilia sought for Moxie Festival

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My very good friend is turning 97 years young on June 9 and I would love to have her swarmed with birthday cards. We are residents of Clover Manor. If you are interested in making this sweet woman happy, please send cards to: Pauline Cloombs, Clover Manor, 30 Dublin, 440 Minot Ave., […]
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May 16, 2019

Help requested for costume, volunteers, feline fundraiser

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m hopeful Sun Spots readers can help me. I’m looking for an elephant costume for my grandchild, size 5-6, and am willing to pay a fair price for it. Please call 240-3738. Many thanks. — No name, no town ANSWER: Be sure to check out Goodwill. There may not be costumes on display right […]
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May 13, 2019

Special Olympics annual Yard Sale

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Friends of Special Olympics in Jay will be having its Annual Yard Sale on June 15th from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. If anyone has any new or slightly used items they would like to donate, please call me and we can make arrangements to pick them up. You can also drop donations […]
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May 12, 2019

Hoping to return Bradley’s baby quilt

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I recently bought a baby quilt at a thrift store in Auburn. It was beautifully handmade by a great-grandmother for her new great-grandson, Bradley, born in 2007. I would like to offer this back to Bradley to be treasured for the special gift it is. Please call me at 577-5507 and identify […]
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May 9, 2019

Get your Moxie on

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I heard that there are special Moxie T-shirts for sale and I want to find out where and when they can be purchased. I have to have one! Can you help? — No name, Lisbon ANSWER: Well, it just so happens that I have an “in” with the upcoming “Moxie-ness”, just another […]
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May 8, 2019

SeniorsPlus engages and supports elder community

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a senior citizen with no family in the area and could use some help. Is there a senior center where I can get information, be involved, and make some friends? — Curtis, no town ANSWER: There is a wonderful place in Lewiston that can meet your needs. SeniorsPlus at 8 Falcon […]
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May 8, 2019

Plant sale just in time for mom

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Annual Plant Sale and Bake Sale sponsored by the Lisbon United Methodist Church in Lisbon Falls will be held Saturday (just in time for Mother’s Day) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is at 14 School St. The event raises money for local and regional missions, nonprofit organizations offering […]
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May 5, 2019

Historical Society seeking items for yard sale

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Rumford Historical Society is seeking items for its annual yard sale to be held June 1st from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Items may be dropped off at the Rumford Center Town Hall on Wednesday, May 22, after noon until 3 p.m. No clothing will be accepted. Large furniture items may […]