DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for a woman I met at the Common Ground Fair in Unity a few years back. She sold herbs, essential oils and teas. I think she was from the Skowhegan area and she had a long braid. I’d like to locate her so I can purchase some more of […]
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Looking for Leavitt Institute Class of ’63
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I need an update of telephone numbers, addresses and email addresses of classmates from 1959 to 1963, and anyone else who may have been in the Class of 1963 at Leavitt Institute. I am going to be planning our next gathering, which could be sooner than our scheduled 2023 (60th) class reunion. […]
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Wanted: Funny vignettes about moms for Mother’s Day story
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Sun Journal is putting together a Mother’s Day story about moms and their funny moments. Through thick and thin, good times and bad, we’re sure your mom has tickled your funny bone in some memorable, even epic, way. Her reaction to your shenanigans, her practical jokes, comical missteps, offbeat sayings, or […]
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Carrot cake recipe for Easter includes pineapple and walnuts
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’d like to make a carrot cake for Easter and can’t find my recipe. Do you have one to share that also has crushed pineapple in it? — Ellie, no town ANSWER: The following recipe is a favorite that I’ve made for many years. If you like, frost it with cream cheese […]
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Androscoggin Hospice Thrift Store in Auburn asking for volunteers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Hospice Thrift Store at 245 Center St. in Auburn is looking for volunteers to help expand donation and shopping hours. The store has been going strong since June 2020, thanks to the help of many wonderful volunteers, and we are hoping others will join this great team. All dollars raised […]
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Red Cross needs blood drive volunteers for Oxford County
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Oxford County residents, here is a chance to give back to the community with a minimal time commitment and a flexible schedule. The American Red Cross needs additional volunteers to serve as blood donor ambassadors at local blood drives in Oxford County. These ambassadors welcome donors, screen their temperatures, and put out […]
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Issue with Fjords Chairs; ‘Seltic’ or ‘Keltic?’
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have two quality Fjords leather swivel chairs that I purchased at Pierce Furniture in Scarborough. They wobble, the screws fall out, and the chair feels very unsteady. I’ve contacted Pierce and they said they would send someone “when they could”, but never have. Would any readers know of someone who might […]
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Stereo repair and recipe for Bavarian Cream Chocolate Cake requested
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone know someone who still works on old stereo equipment? I have a 1990s stereo receiver that needs looking at because one day it just stopped working. It would bring me great joy to have it repaired. I have looked everywhere, but have had no luck. I’m very old-school and love […]
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Reader wants to find owner of vaccination card found in parking lot
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Tuesday morning, March 23, I found a COVID-19 vaccination ID card belonging to James Goulding in the Walmart parking lot. He is welcome to call me at 783-3890 and as long as he can give me identifying information I will return it to him. — Mary, Auburn ANSWER: You’re so smart […]
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Estes Lobster House owners plan to open restaurant in May
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is Estes Lobster House restaurant in Harpswell permanently closed? I was there on March 21 and there are “For Sale” signs up and a realtor sign posted. — Dick, no town ANSWER: According to the iconic seafood restaurant’s Facebook page, Dawn and John will be opening the business in May, as always. […]