DEAR SUN SPOTS: Something touching I witnessed in a local business parking lot in Lewiston recently made me realize again that our instincts as fellow human beings always seem to prevail in moments of crisis. I came to this scene minutes after the incident occurred; but in listening to the answers given by the two […]
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No-show credit card payment raises concern about late fee, credit rating
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to thank the woman who paid for my purchase when my credit card was declined at Walgreen’s in Norway on Wednesday, March 17. I promised to pay it forward and I will. What is with the U.S. Postal Service? For the second time in three months my mailed payment to […]
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AARP tax service returning April 5 to Sacred Hearth Church in Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The AARP Free Tax Preparation site at Sacred Heart Church in Auburn will open April 5. We will remain open through the month of April and into May, if there is a need. We will have limited capacity and some new procedures due to COVID-19. The deadline for filing has been extended […]
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Old kitchen knives can be recycled or used for household chores, gardening
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have utilized your column a few times and have gotten excellent results. I thank you for all your help. My problem is I have quite a few old knives that I don’t know how to get rid of or where to go to find out what to do with them. I […]
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Information requested for Maine documentary film project
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a Maine-based documentary filmmaker. At the moment, I’m producing a film with the support of French broadcaster TV5 Monde and I’m searching for the following media to use/license: Radio emissions in French from Lewiston’s WCOU or WFAU between the dates of 1909 and 1968. Articles mentioning Ku Klux Klan activity in […]
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NEEDED: Tax help and literacy volunteers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I saw in Sun Spots that AARP is not doing taxes at Sacred Heart Church this year. We need our taxes done and have found that most places charge around $150. That is a lot for people our age. Can you check on this?—No name, no town ANSWER: AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is […]
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Irish Banger sausage requested for St. Patrick’s Day dinner
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’d like to get some Irish Banger sausages for St. Patrick’s Day dinner. Do you know where I can find some? — Irene, no town ANSWER: Bangers and mash is a traditional Irish dinner. This mild sausage, made from lamb and pork, is sold at Maurice Bonneau’s Sausage Kitchen at 36 Main […]
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No plants, just containers needed for thrift store fundraiser March 17
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the Androscoggin Hospice Thrift Store fundraiser, Go for the Green! on March 17, we’re asking for donations of plant pots, baskets or other housewares during the store’s donation hours Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m. We don’t need any plants at this time […]
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Plants, containers needed for Androscoggin Hospice Thrift Store sale
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Ever since our successful outdoor plant sale last fall, which you helped to advertise, people have been asking when the Androscoggin Hospice Thrift Store will be having another one. Now that spring is on its way and people are feeling safer about shopping indoors, we’re hoping you can get the word out […]
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Maine Maple Sunday sugarhouses adapting to CDC guidelines
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there going to be a Maine Maple Sunday this year? If so, what weekend is it happening and do we know what sugar houses in the area will participate? — Bernice, no town ANSWER: According to the Maine Maple Producers Association, organizers and sugarhouse owners and staff are adapting to follow […]