DEAR SUN SPOTS: Below is an excerpt and link from an article in the Washington Post (published on Sept. 11) about missing stimulus checks. This is in response to a recent question from a reader. I realize there may not be room in your column for the entire article, but perhaps there are some nuggets […]
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Fighting for tax refund, against ‘grandparent’ scam
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was impressed enough with the Sept. 15 Sun Spots regarding a teacher who hadn’t gotten her unemployment funds that I was compelled to write about my issue. Our tax returns were sent electronically by our preparer on February 22. It is now Sept. 15 and thus far our check still hasn’t […]
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Identifying train that runs through Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: What can you tell us about the train that passes through downtown Auburn, near the library? Where is it coming from and where is it going? What does it carry and who owns it? When was this railroad established and how often does it go by? Is there any other information you […]
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Unemployment story inspires jobless in Ohio
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Friday, Sept. 11, we found a power tool on the side of Quaker Ridge Road in Greene. It looks like it may have fallen off a truck. If you lost something, please email lyonsfamily369@gmail.com with a description of the power tool. — Beth, Greene ANSWER: Thank you so much for writing […]
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Fundraisers cautiously making a comeback
DEAR SUN SPOTS: AMVETS Post 6 on Route 100 in New Gloucester is having a Take-Out only Bean Supper Saturday, September 19. We will be serving curbside from 4-6 p.m and will offer two types of beans, red hot dogs, Cole slaw, Chop Suey, biscuits, brown bread, and apple pie. To order ahead, call or […]
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Readers offer resources for snow removal, screen repair, scrapple
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I just read in the Sept. 8 Sun Spots that you’d like telephone numbers for snowblowing and plowing and lawn care services. My daughter found a person from Turner and I just talked with him and hired him after he gave me all the information I needed. I told him about Sun […]
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Wallet and sweater left behind at stores reunited with owners
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Sunday, Sept. 6, I lost my wallet in the men’s room at Lowe’s in Auburn. I did not realize it until I got home. I went back and the nice manager told me it had been found and gave it back to me. — Fred, no town ANSWER: You must have […]
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Boy loses iPad left on great-grandmother’s car roof
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m hoping you can help me. On Sept. 3, my great-grandson, Colby, left his iPad on the roof of my car. We left our home on the Bald Hill Road in New Gloucester and traveled up Route 122 to Poland along Carpenter Road, Range Hill Road and Cleave Tripp Road before he […]
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Looking for screen repair, snow removal services
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you have the name of someone in your Rolodex who can repair damaged screens? The previous homeowner’s cat damaged several. As always, you are greatly appreciated. — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: My handyman told me that Portland Glass at 865 Lisbon St. in Lewiston repairs screens. The number is 250-5965. Another […]
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Federal income tax refund still undelivered after February filing
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re looking for help to try to find out where our 2019 federal income tax refund is. We sent in our tax return around Feb. 21, 2020, and still have not received our refund. I have called the refund hot line, 1-800-829- 1954, many times, but have not found that to be […]