DEAR SUN SPOTS: It’s the most wonderful time of the year — Girls’ Day at the State House — and we’re looking for a few good volunteers! Each year, this unique experience brings 100 eighth-grade girls from across the state to spend the day at the State House, meeting women in office, learning about lawmaking, […]
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“Walking Baby: Fact or fiction?
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you stir up some conversation with readers who would remember the “walking baby?” The article appeared in the paper and the national news. — No name, Farmington ANSWER: On April Fool’s Day, 1948 the Lewiston Evening Journal published: “A warrant charging Mrs. Lucienne Kolreg of 23 Bates Street, Lewiston, with permitting […]
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Gardening volunteers needed; history buffs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Dempsey Center is seeking garden volunteers to help us grow vegetables to use in cooking classes and to give to individuals and families dealing with cancer. Gardening experience is helpful, but not necessary. We will provide training. Contact me at jdonnelly@dempseycenter.org or 795-8254. —Judy, Lewiston ANSWER: There is so much I […]
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Difference between best-by and use-by dates
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Recently, WGME Channel 13 had information on how long people can keep cans of food. What is the difference between “use by” and “best by”? When should items be thrown out? I did not get all the information. Could you please print it? I’m sure there are people besides me who could […]
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Auburn Art in the Park, coffee cans
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The organizers of the first Auburn Art in the Park Art Show are eager to have local artists participate in what we hope will become a proud annual tradition. We are also looking for volunteers for the day of the show, Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. Artists need to register ASAP at […]
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Antique butter churn, dulcimer lessons
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you know of an antique store in our area that buys items for resale either on consignment or just paying cash to the seller? I have an antique Indian head butter churn that I don’t have time to market, but would like to sell. Do you have any suggestions? Also, are […]
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Scholarship opportunity, Bridge the Gap Race, pay it forward
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union is pleased to offer a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior from a high school in Androscoggin County who intends to pursue studies in the arts or literature. The recipient will be selected on the basis of scholarship, citizenship and financial need. The stipend will be sent to […]
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Readers asked to help identify photos
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Don’t let family or their friends be forgotten! The Androscoggin Historical Society has received a collection of more than 100 anonymous photos. They consist of mostly local people and appear to possibly date as far back as the late 1800s and through the 1950s. We would like your help in identifying the […]
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Rebuilding together, Auburn celebration
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a volunteer with Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn and am wondering if you could help us with finding homes to renovate this year. RTLA is a nonprofit organization supported entirely by contributions of time, labor, materials and money. We are dedicated to repairing homes of those who, due to financial hardship, age and/or […]
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Tax help, installation
DEAR SUN SPOTS: AARP Tax-Aide’s Free Income Tax preparation service is now scheduling the last three weeks of tax season. We are working out of Sacred Heart Church at the corner of Minot and Western avenues in Auburn and have already completed over 1,000 tax returns and have had over 2,000 calls. If you would […]