DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for a place to get my sewing machine repaired and to purchase a few sewing supplies.—No name, no town ANSWER: A reader named Cindy just sent a recommendation the other day. She highly recommends Carolann’s Sewing Machine Repair in Minot after she had spent quite a bit of time looking […]
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New sidewalk to connect to extend to walking trail in Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m wondering if you could find out what the city of Auburn is doing along Minot Avenue on the hill from Elm Street to the rotary by Roy’s. At first it looked like they were just making another walking trail, but now whole sections of the hill are gone. I checked the […]
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Grief support requested by daughter whose mother died of COVID-19
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for grief support anywhere in Western Maine. I lost a parent to the virus as well as a close cousin. — Joy, Oxford ANSWER: First of all, Joy, I’m so sorry. You have my heart-felt sympathy. Please contact Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice (www.ahch.org, 795-9468 or 1-800-482-7412) offers grief support […]
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Donations to Good Shepherd Food Bank possible online or by mail
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There have been two items recently in the Sun Journal encouraging readers to support the critical role that the Good Shepherd Food Bank plays in combating food insecurity throughout Maine. However, neither item included information on how to donate directly to the Food Bank. Donations can be made online at www.gsfb.org or […]
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Raisin pie recipes include one with sour cream and meringue topping
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Here’s a real good old-fashioned raisin pie recipe. The first time I made it was in 1961. I use the ready-made pastry as it saves a lot of work. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cook 2 cups of seeded raisins in 2 cups of boiling water for about 5 minutes or until […]
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L-A Optimist Club offers two scholarships
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston-Auburn Optimist Club now has two scholarship opportunities available to local residents. The essay contest offers a $2,500 scholarship based on the topic “Reaching your Dreams by Choosing Optimism.” The oratorical contest also offers a $2,500 scholarship based on the presentation “Healing the World with Optimism.” All applicants must have been […]
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Scrapbooking fundraiser in Lewiston to benefit Coats for Kids
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Rev. Louis J. Fortier Council 106 will host a Scrapbook Crafting benefit for Coats for Kids from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul basement on Bartlett Street in Lewiston. All proceeds go to buy coats for kids in need in the […]
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Holiday displays shine light and joy to those without decorations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I enjoy reading your column and the information you provide. I wanted to thank the Sun Journal for spreading the word about the locations of for Christmas light displays. I used to be one of those people who decorated all over and I took pride in the fact that it was beautiful […]
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Maine’s original 1901 ‘Pine and Star’ flag making a comeback
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Where can I get an original Maine flag with the pine tree and star? I saw one on a flagpole when I was driving through Bowdoinham and really want to have one of my own and possibly purchase some as gifts for next Christmas. — Lacey, no town ANSWER: Isn’t that a […]
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Young boy injured in ATV crash creates Christmas Miracle Giveaway
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I wanted to share what my 7-year-old son, Ashton, did to help others at Christmas. He wanted to give a Christmas miracle to a family who couldn’t afford much for the holiday so he spent his entire savings to buy gifts for a family. He was sad it wasn’t very much so […]