DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is regarding the question in the April 30 Sun Spots concerning the credit card being charged for car washes, even though the car wash was closed due to COVID-19. I called the corporate office for Golden Nozzle at 1-413-642-9137 and gave them my name and phone number and the purpose of […]
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Reader asks for face masks and seamstresses provide answers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: How can I obtain face masks that are being produced by local entrepreneurs? I realize the priority is supplying our front line workers, but with Gov. Mills’ latest update I now have an urgent need. Thank you for the wonderful service you provide and stay well! — No name, no town ANSWER: […]
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Sewers offer face masks and tips for better, more comfortable coverage
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to offer my name as someone who makes face masks. Mine are made of two layers of cotton fabric, are face-forming and dip below the eyes. They are not the pleated ones. They have different coordinating fabric on each side so depending on your mood or clothes you can […]
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Look here if you need a face mask
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Where can I buy cloth face masks? I ordered some (noncloth) face masks from Amazon and a few days later the governor ordered the wearing of cloth face coverings. I’ve seen some news stories about groups making masks and donating them to hospitals. I think that’s great, but where can I get […]
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Norway/Paris Fish & Game Club seeking contact with lifetime members
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are trying to contact some of our lifetime members of Norway/Paris Fish & Game Club. They are David Breton, Kyle Burrell, John Howard, June Howard, Terry Lord, Edna Pederson, Wayne Ross, Rendall Cummings, Milton Chapman, Jackie Harmon, Maria Harmon, William Hasketh Sr., Richard Johnson, Leon Lesniak, Dave Michno, William Milliken, John […]
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Patio stones, movie house and ‘Memories’ lyrics on readers’ minds
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m wondering if anyone has used pavers or patio stones to give away or sell at a reasonable price. Please call 241-7090. — No name, Auburn DEAR SUN SPOTS: I saw the picture of the Strand Theater published in the Sun Journal on April 20 and remember the building. It was a […]
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Customers and strangers help those in need during pandemic
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’ve been a hairstylist for 52 years and have been blessed with awesome clients. Recently I received a card from a couple. I’ve been cutting their hair for 25 years. The card read, “We budgeted for haircuts from you this month so here’s a check for what we wish could have happened […]
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Face coverings and fundraiser all about helping during pandemic
DEAR SUN SPOTS: People are starting to venture out now and I was wondering if there is anyone in the Lewiston-Auburn area who is selling washable face coverings. I know a lot of people are making them and donating them. For those of us who don’t have time to sew or don’t have sewing machines, […]
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School lunch staff are heroes on the front line during pandemic
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’ve been the administrative assistant to the director of Lewiston Public Schools Nutrition Program for 10 years so I’ve seen my share of heroes. The director, Alisa Roman, is a true example of what it means to step up and jump in with both feet. She’s been leading the most amazing team […]
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Facebook groups offer assistance, answers regarding COVID-19
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A co-worker told me about a Facebook group where you can ask for assistance and get questions answered regarding COVID-19. Can anyone join and how do I do it? — No name, Poland ANSWER: The group is Maine Coronavirus Community Assistance and it already has over 20,000 members. You can go on […]