DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am in search of someone who can make a custom cribbage board for a blind friend. It needs to be in a spiral design, with “eyelet rivets” on all the holes. I have a board that the maker can view to see what I have in mind. Additionally, is there anyone […]
Sun Spots
Posted inSun Spots
Reader would like to trade a Yamaha keyboard for an acoustic piano
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to ask if anyone is willing to trade a Yamaha keyboard for an acoustic piano. Please email me at marasharaposa@yahoo.com. — Sharon, no town ANSWER: You never know what can happen in Sun Spots Land! Let us know. DEAR SUN SPOTS: In this bitter cold, people are grateful for a […]
advertisement
Posted inSun Spots, Uncategorized
Sun Spots: Library at Lewiston High School seeks yearbooks
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The library at Lewiston High School is looking for copies of the 1964 and 1965 yearbooks. They will be added to the archives at the school and the Lewiston Public Library. Please contact lhslib@lewistonpublicschools.org or call 207-795-4100 if you have a copy you are willing to donate.—Marissa, no town ANSWER: I bet […]
Posted inSun Spots, Uncategorized
Library at Lewiston High School seeks yearbooks
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The library at Lewiston High School is looking for copies of the 1964 and 1965 yearbooks. They will be added to the archives at the school and the Lewiston Public Library. Please contact lhslib@lewistonpublicschools.org or call 207-795-4100 if you have a copy you are willing to donate.—Marissa, no town ANSWER: I bet […]
Posted inSun Spots
Searching for someone who can monogram a stuffed bunny
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for a person or business that can monogram birth information onto the ears of a stuffed rabbit. I’m looking forward to reading responses in the column. — Emily, no town ANSWER: This is an unusual request but I’m sure someone in Sun Spots Land will be able to help you. […]
Posted inSun Spots, Uncategorized
Some email phishing scams require more than repeated deleting to stop them
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There are so many email phishing scams these days. Here are a couple to warn Sun Spotters about. I got an email this morning, supposedly a Docusign from the IRS. The subject line read, “IRS Tax Authorization Form.pdf” and urged me to open and sign the form. It looked real but I […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader asks for recommendations for custom drapery makers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for someone who makes custom window drapes and shears. Do you and other readers have recommendations? — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: In the Rolodex, I have The Window Dresser at 1478 Lisbon St. in Lewiston (https://customwindowdecorators.com/the-window-dresser/, 784-4113). They have a huge inventory of materials, lots of experience and ideas, […]
Posted inSun Spots
Lewiston High School music program requests donated instruments
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston High School Music Program needs instrument donations such as wind, brass, percussion, guitar, keyboard, etc. Please help fill our new space with instruments! Please contact the Lewiston Public Schools Performing Arts Boosters on Facebook, or email mwiltshire@lewistonpublicschools.org Thank you for considering donating to our program. If you would like to […]
Posted inSun Spots
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Iine to open Jan. 15
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide line is set to provide free income tax preparation services for low- and moderate-income taxpayers for the 2024 filing season. Beginning the week of Feb. 6, our experienced IRS-certified tax volunteers will be preparing and electronically filing federal and Maine income tax returns. We will be working out […]
Posted inSun Spots
Recommendations for Rinaii heater installation needed
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are considering a Rinaii space heater for our new basement family room and are looking for recommendations from fellow Sun Spotters. We haven’t purchased anything yet so guidance and someone to do the installation is needed. If anyone has had a good experience with a local contractor, we would certainly appreciate […]