DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have a relative who weighs 350 pounds and is in need of a bed. We bought him a mattress about three years ago, but it needs to be replaced. I am hoping that someone in Sun Spots Land can offer some advice as to what type we should look for and […]
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Reader loses earring; Sumner church holding outside garage, bake sales
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Sumner Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will have an outside Garage and Bake Goods Sale on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Universalist Church off Route 219 in West Sumner. Rain date is Sept. 17. Raffle tickets will be available to purchase baskets. Social distancing and […]
Gardening tips needed, SHARECenter lists locations, hours
DEAR SUNSPOTS: Would you or your readers have any suggestions for fertilizer to grow large tomatoes and buttercup squash? I have tried many times with different fertilizers and have not been successful. Please send in your ideas; I would appreciate it. — Lisa, no town ANSWER: The fertilizer may not be the problem, but if […]
Fundraiser planned for Gold Star Families monument in Lewiston
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The L&A Veterans Council and Gold Star Moms are raising funds to erect a monument in honor of Gold Star Families to be placed in the Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston. Gold Star Families are those who have suffered the loss of a family member who died while on active duty in […]
Jigsaw puzzles, can tabs and online sales help among requests
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have boxes containing 10 (1000-piece) jigsaw puzzles to give away to anyone who can pick them up. They have been used only once and are in good condition. If interested, please call me at 784-3910. — No name, no town ANSWER: Wow! This is so generous of you, especially during the […]
Ledgeview Nursing Home cockatiel is alive and thriving in new home
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have an update on the cockatiels that were living at Ledgeview Nursing Home in West Paris. After placing a letter in Sun Spots on Aug. 14, I received a phone call at 9 a.m. from a lady who lives in town. She had adopted Daisy and Zeus. The sad news was […]
Fundraiser planned to provide scholarships for Sumner residents
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A Bottle Drive and Calendar Sale to benefit the Sumner Scholarship Fund, now in its 20th year, is gearing up for fundraising a Sept. 12 Bottle Drive and the sale of a Fundraising Calendar Page for October. Calendars to benefit the scholarship fund will be sold during September and during the Bottle […]
Wedding ring found in Lisbon Falls looking for the owner
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found a wedding ring on North Street in Lisbon Falls. Readers, please write to Sun Spots if you think it belongs to you. — No name, no town DEAR SUN SPOTS: You always have the answer to so many questions. I hope you can help me with this. While listening to […]
Today, it’s all about finding food
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In answer to the request in the Aug. 20 Sun Spots, our vote for the best fish and chips goes to Mac’s Downeast Seafood at 894 Minot Ave. in Auburn. I feel conflicted about recommending them because they will be even busier, but they deserve the recommendation. Our favorite is the haddock […]
Recipe requested for eggnog made by former Pleasant Dairy
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are always so helpful. The thrilling days of yesteryear were a blast. Does anyone remember Pleasant Dairy and the milk trucks that used to deliver milk through the neighborhoods in the Twin Cities? They had the best-tasting eggnog around. It was so good I could drink a whole gallon of it. […]