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PublishedJanuary 9, 2023
Reader acknowledges great customer service
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I had brunch with friends in a local restaurant last week. We arrived about 10:30 and the wait was long — more than an hour. We almost did not stay, but as it turned out, we are glad we did. Once the three of us were seated, our friendly, energetic server, who, […]
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2023
Bethel church seeks assistance with selling collectible dollhouse
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are such a help! Now I am asking if anyone can give me advice about selling our beautiful, collectible dollhouse that was given to our church after its owner passed away. The dollhouse is on display in a lovely setting at the church in Bethel. The woman who designed and furnished […]
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2023
What’s Going on Next to BJ’s?
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can you find out from the city of Auburn what’s being built next to BJ’s? — No name, Auburn ANSWER: It’s a two-building apartment complex and a $5.2 million solar project. Here’s the link to the story on the project approval: https://stage.sunjournal.com/2021/10/14/auburn-approves-128-housing-units-and-a-new-solar-project/ . There will be 128 (one- and two-bedroom) apartments, including […]
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2023
Reader curious about vintage Bob White dishes
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a complete set of Bob White dishes that I would like to have appraised, or even possibly sell them. This includes eight place settings, a sugar bowl and cream pitcher, a pair of salt and pepper shakers, two serving dishes, a meat platter and a cookie jar. Every one of […]
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2023
Auburn senior homeowners may be eligible for $300 relief check from city
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I hope you can brighten our day with an update on the following: In October 2022, Auburn approved sending $300 to every taxpaying homeowner over the age of 65. Please follow up on this. — No name, Auburn ANSWER: Last fall, the Auburn City Council voted to allocate $700,000 from its allotment […]
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2023
Sun Spots: Help with coffee pots, recycling cellphones
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding Margie and the coffee pot (Thursday, Dec. 28. Sun Spots), the best coffee pot I have found is a Melitta Model 46894A (Type A75). We have the one with a stainless steel carafe — no danger of broken or chipped glass pots. I am 76 and like good coffee, but want […]
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PublishedDecember 30, 2022
Farmington church accepting Christmas decorations for annual fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: If you are culling your Christmas decorations , both indoor and outdoor, The Fairbanks Church is willing to accept these items for the Christmas Decorations Sale in November 2023. We will pick up these items within a 20-mile radius of Farmington, or we will set a time for you to deliver them. […]
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PublishedDecember 29, 2022
Boy Scout Troop 121 set to collect Christmas trees in Lewiston and Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the 11th straight year, Auburn-based Boy Scout Troop 121 will pick up Christmas trees in Lewiston and Auburn. While the cities provide several locations for free tree disposal, they no longer collect the trees at curbside. Some of the trees are donated to local farmers for their goats to consume.For a […]
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PublishedDecember 28, 2022
A Restaurant Angel and a Good Samaritan Usher Out 2022
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are two sisters who went to Governor’s Restaurant in Lewiston recently. When we got our tab to pay, we were told our meal had been paid in full by another customer. We were thrilled and used the money we would have spent on the meal to buy some desserts to take […]
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PublishedDecember 27, 2022
Farm animals love to snack on Christmas trees and wreaths
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I wrote in last year but wanted to remind readers again that goats like to eat Christmas trees and wreaths, the real ones, of course! If you are looking for a way to recycle your tree after the holidays, find some goats nearby! — Judy, no town ANSWER: Pigs, sheep and chickens […]
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