DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please print the pattern and directions for face masks that we can make at home. — Maryann, no town ANSWER: We all want to help with preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus in some way. These masks are a barrier that’s better than having nothing and I want to be sure […]
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Readers search for Sun Spots online, 20-oz. Moxie, marzipan recipe
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I subscribe to the Sun Journal daily paper and am wondering how I can read the Sun Spots column on Monday when it’s online only. What category is it in? — Peggy, no town ANSWER: First of all, thank you for reading Sun Spots! On the bold black banner, click on “Lifestyles.” […]
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Goodwill clarifies donation rules; 2020 Census packets from government
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Several donors have been coming to our Auburn Goodwill store trying to donate wheelchairs and walkers after the March 13 Sun Spots, which said Goodwill accepts wheelchairs. That’s not true; we cannot accept wheelchairs or any assistive medical equipment. We really appreciate you thinking of us though! We have a list of […]
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Restaurants, diners offering takeout; sale, fundraiser canceled
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In light of the mandatory closure of all “eat-in” restaurants and bars, has anyone put together a list or catalog of those eating places that remain open and whether they provide drive through and/or curbside services. It would also be great to find a menu and price ranges. This would be a […]
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Reader searching for print of Dorothy’s ruby slippers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is a long shot, but there was a framing shop on Center Street in Auburn in the Big Lots complex that closed some time ago. There was a unique picture that the store had framed and it was in the shop for the longest time. It was of Dorothy’s (from The […]
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Free state, federal income tax preparation service is in demand
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please print the information once again about the free AARP income tax return services. I’ve misplaced the number. — No name, no town ANSWER: AARP Tax-Aide is providing free income tax preparation services for low- to moderate-income taxpayers for the 2020 filing season. Three days per week from Feb. 1 through April […]
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Wisdom’s Women in Lewiston seeks volunteers to serve as companions
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Center for Wisdom’s Women is looking for women to volunteer as a companion. Companions provide a calm, non judgmental listening presence. They also are on-site a minimum of three hours per week to help and hold a respectful, hospitable and calm group space, and are available to sit with women who […]
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St. Vincent de Paul thrift shop needs donations and volunteers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop is celebrating five years at its newest location in Lewiston. We want Sun Spots readers to know that we accept and appreciate donations and always need volunteers. Our website is: St-Vincent-Thrift.com and one can also find us on Facebook under St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, […]
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Auburn high school class seeks WWII naval veterans
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Students at Edward Little High School’s video production class are working on an aviation series and would like to interview a few local naval veterans who were assigned to Naval Auxiliary Air Facility Lewiston during World War II. If you are interested, please contact Jim Horn at 333-6652 or email: jhorn@auburnschl.edu. — […]
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Former employee shares detailed memories of Sim’s restaurant
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there anyone in Sun Spots Land who plays canasta? We’re looking for a fourth person to play for fun about two hours every second or third week or so at Marion T. Morse Center in Lisbon Falls. We are open to discuss day, time and frequency. Please call me at 751-9961 […]