DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m interested in finding out about high school class members who are celebrating with their 50th or more reunion this summer. Please write to Sun Spots with your contact information. Thank you! —Mark, no town DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston School Department held a job fair in May but I couldn’t make […]
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"The power of Sun Spots" does work
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to Mark’s inquiry (Sun Spots, July 16) about high school members celebrating 50th reunions, he might want to check out the Lisbon Golden Reunion Facebook page. All classmates who graduated 50 years ago or more are invited to this celebration each year. We have a great time, and it’s so […]
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Nonprofit seeks yard sale donations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Rural Community Action Ministry is accepting donations for its third “Somewhat Annual” yard sale scheduled on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 24 and 25. The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the RCAM office, 81 Churchill Road in Leeds. Call 207-524-5095 for more information. — No name, no town […]
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Bradbury Mountain State Park family, pet friendly
DEAR SUN SPOTS: How much does it cost to spend the day at Bradbury Mountain? Can you camp there? What about bringing your dog? — Katy, Greene ANSWER: This park in Pownal is open year-round from 9 a.m. to sunset and is a family favorite for hiking, biking and camping. A day pass for an adult […]
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8mm film conversion, road safety
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a nice transporter chair that I would like to donate to someone. Simply call 207-784-8891. — No name, Auburn DEAR SUN SPOTS: My 93-year-old grandmother recently passed away and while cleaning her house, we found an 8mm movie. Our family has no idea what’s on the film. Would any readers still […]
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Too much sun and heat
DEAR SUN SPOTS: What are the differences between an excessive heat outlook, a watch and a warning? What are the health risks? — No name, no town ANSWER: Each National Weather Service Forecast Office issues heat-related reports as conditions warrant. NWS local offices often collaborate with local partners to determine when an alert should be issued […]
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Fridge fix, Hee Haw found
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You were very helpful to me before so I’m hoping you can help me out again. I’m looking for someone in the Woodstock-Norway area who will come to check out my refrigerator. It’s a GE Profile with an ice maker. I’m not sure what year it is as we got it second-hand. […]
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Looking Back, stamps, blankets
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Why has “Looking Back” disappeared from the Sun Journal? After reading the day’s news, Sun Spots, Looking Back and the daily crossword puzzle, in that order, are my newspaper favorites. My wife claims, jokingly, that these items comprise the single reason why I insist on home delivery of the Sun Journal. Well, […]
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Cancer center getting donations from shopping bag sales
DEAR SUN SPOTS: During the month of July, Hannaford will donate $1 to the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine for every reusable shopping bag sold at Hannaford in Oxford. Patrons will find the shopping bags displayed at the front of the store. This is the second monthly award granted in 2018 to the center […]
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Waterford Grange featuring handmade crafts
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Waterford Grange on Route 35 beside the North Waterford Post Office is having a Craft and White Elephant Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 6 and 7. Come see our beautiful building and explore our large assortment of handmade crafts made by our members and friends. Our […]