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April 18, 2019

Mom’s advice solicited; Museum L-A seeking Elmet Technologies info

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Sun Journal wants to get the word out that we’re working on a special feature about “Mom’s Advice” for our Mother’s Day issue May 12. Readers, please tell us the best, the worst, and even the zaniest advice you’ve received from “dear old mom” over the years. You can also add […]
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April 17, 2019

Readers seek help with rototilling, upholstery and refinishing floors

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you have names and phone numbers of people who rototill gardens in the Lewiston area? — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: Calling all readers! Please send in recommendations for able-bodied rototiller handlers! We need to plump up that Rolodex ASAP; it’s gardening season! DEAR SUN SPOTS: You have helped me before so […]
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April 15, 2019

Phone book, Mary Jo Kopechne book and Moxie Festival are topics

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I wrote to you asking if anyone had an old Fairpoint phone book with individual listings. I would either pick it up or pay to have it mailed to me. Unfortunately, I misplaced the phone numbers of the people who said they had one. I am now asking if those who answered […]
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April 15, 2019

Fundraisers helping feral felines and church steeple restoration

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re looking for bakers and bottle donations and welcome any financial donations to help us with Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends’ Easter bake sale and bottle drive. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 19 and 20 at Sabattus Street Storage (in the old office) at 1434 Sabattus St. […]
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April 13, 2019

Hartford-Sumner school seeking box tops

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you to everyone who sends in the Box Tops for Education to the Hartford-Sumner Elementary School or directly to me (special thanks to Debra Marston). I’m expecting a check for $202 this month that the Nezinscot Valley Music Boosters will be able to use for the school-wide cultural program on Mexico […]
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April 8, 2019

Funds for Maine State Police Detective Ben Campbell by mail or online

DEAR SUN SPOTS: There’s an official destination where people can send donations to help the family of Maine State Police Detective Ben Campbell. Maine State Police have received several inquiries about what people can do to support the fallen officer’s family. Detective Campbell, 31, was killed April 3 along I-95 in Hampden when a wheel […]
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April 8, 2019

Teddy Bear Picnic looking for tablecloths; ‘Move Over’ law explained

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union is planning a Teddy Bear Picnic Tea on April 27 and 28 at the Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St. in Auburn. To donate picnic-style tablecloths to the WLU, call me at 795-6134. Any donations are tax deductible. — Kathy, no town ANSWER: This sounds so cute and fun. […]
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April 8, 2019

Get Fit Challenge coming up; donations sought residential care facility

DEAR SUN SPOTS: St. Mary’s Health System will host the sixth annual Commit to Get Fit Challenge at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4. The events will take place at St. Mary’s Medical Building at 15 Gracelawn Road in Auburn. It will feature a 3K walk, virtual 5K, and 5K, 10K and 15K runs, along with […]
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April 8, 2019

Artists sought for Moxie festival; volunteers wanted for flag installations

DEAR SUN SPOTS: This year, the 37 Moxie Festival, with a theme of Moxie Goes Artsy, will again host a juried art show, following last year’s successful event, New this year will be a Chalk Walk. Both events will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13. Lisbon artist and Moxie Festival […]
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April 7, 2019

Artists wanted for juried shows in Rangeley region

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Rangeley Friends of the Arts announces a call to artists for three juried shows with cash prizes: Art in August, an outdoor Art and Crafts Show and Sale; The Western Mountain Photography Show, a juried competition and exhibit; and, new this year, The Artists Trail Fine Art Exhibit, a juried show […]