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Published
July 27, 2023

Roofing recommendation, reader requests hardwood floor refinishing

DEAR SUNSPOTS: Regarding the July 24 Sun Spots about roofing, I’ve just had my roof completely reshingled and am happy to forward my recommendation to your readers. Don Darling, of Darling & Son’s Roofing (https://www.darlingandsonconstruction.com/, 576-2585) and his crew did an outstanding job of stripping the old shingles, applying a new ice and water shield, underlayment […]
Published
July 26, 2023

Local nonprofit accepting donations

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Our Russell Family will be celebrating our 100th Family Reunion on Saturday, July 29. This reunion goes back generations and for the past 50 years or more we have met at Bear Pond in Hartford/Turner. This year we are looking forward to having family members come from all over the country. If […]
Published
July 25, 2023

Readers seek contractor for roof work, reliable housecleaner

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I just learned that I have to have the shingles on my roof replaced. Do you have insured roofers for the Lewiston/Auburn area in your Rolodex? — Dick, no town ANSWER: That is an expensive project and you want to have just the right company for the job. I recommend you get […]
Published
July 24, 2023

Franco Center seeks mannequins for wedding gown display

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Franco Center recently received some wedding gowns that we would like to display for the brides-to-be who visit us and who might be interested in wearing those gowns at their own weddings. Sun Spots readers have been so helpful in the past and we hope someone reading this has some mannequins […]
Published
July 21, 2023

Leeds homeowner has no regrets about battery-powered yard equipment, tools

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the person looking for opinions on a battery-operated lawn mower, I changed to battery-operated lawn care equipment years ago and have no regrets at all! I got tired of pull cords, gas, and oil changes. I have a Kobalt (Lowe’s brand) 80-volt leaf blower (super powerful), a grass trimmer, a 14-foot […]
Published
July 20, 2023

Hydrogen peroxide, soda and soap helps remove skunk spray on pets

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you have the formula for skunk smell removal for dogs in your Rolodex? — No name, no town ANSWER: Indeed I do! Once mixed, this solution should be used on your pet immediately: 1 quart 3% hydrogen peroxide, 1/4 cup baking soda, and 2 teaspoons Dawn dish soap. This will get […]
Published
July 19, 2023

New Gloucester Public Library supporters requesting donations for fall sale

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Friends of the New Gloucester Public Library is looking for donations for our fall book sale. Please bring your donations to the New Gloucester Public Library at 379 Intervale Road in the Lower Village during the following hours: Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Monday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, […]
Published
July 18, 2023

Mechanic Falls church asking for donated items for yard sale

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Anglican Church of the Transfiguration at 64 Elm St. in Mechanic Falls, will be holding a fundraising yard sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 5 in conjunction with the Mechanic Falls Community Days Celebration. If anyone wishes to donate articles for the yard sale, please call or text Eriks Petersons at […]
Published
July 17, 2023

Auburn resident plants apple trees, grape vines using Victory Garden voucher

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to extend my thanks to the city of Auburn for the Victory Garden Voucher I received. I was able to purchase two dwarf apple trees and two grape vines, which I probably never would have done otherwise. The application was not complicated and when I went to use the […]
Published
July 14, 2023

Birthday friends, moms and their children visited by restaurant angels

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Yesterday I went out with two friends to celebrate our birthdays, which are all in June and July. We had such a great time talking and laughing and shared little gifts. When it was time to pay the bill, we waved down our server who told us “everything was taken care of.” […]