DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do any stores in Lewiston or Auburn carry African black soap by Nubian Heritage? I first purchased the product at Hannaford in Lewiston, but they have failed to restock the item. Thank you. — Janet, Auburn. ANSWER: This once-obscure product has become very popular in the past few years because of its […]
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Post office and passport photos
ANSWER: The United States Postal Service does not charge for applications or for its 473 Postal Exam. When you signed up to start the employment process, you should have had an account set up through the USPS website and then you should have received a confirmation email which would have included the relevant contact information. […]
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Post office and passport photos
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I applied for an online postal exam, but never took it and was charged for it. Can you find an address or phone number to get a hold of them? Can anyone help me? Thanks. — No name, Lewiston. ANSWER: The United States Postal Service does not charge for applications or for […]
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Writing to movie stars and rug weaving
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to know how to get pictures and autographs from some of my favorite Hollywood movie stars. — Steve, no town. ANSWER: Check your favorite celebrities’ official websites, or use the website fanmail.biz, to see if they accept fan mail and autograph requests. If they do, then there should be […]
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Writing to movie stars and rug weaving
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to know how to get pictures and autographs from some of my favorite Hollywood movie stars. — Steve, no town. ANSWER: Check your favorite celebrities’ official websites, or use the website fanmail.biz, to see if they accept fan mail and autograph requests. If they do, then there should be […]
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Reader shares passport process experience
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I thought your readers might want to know what is involved in getting a passport. My husband and I went to the passport office in the Androscoggin County courthouse to renew our passports that expire soon. It was an eye opener! The clerk handed each of us a form that needed to […]
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Reader shares passport process experience
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I thought your readers might want to know what is involved in getting a passport. My husband and I went to the passport office in the Androscoggin County courthouse to renew our passports that expire soon. It was an eye opener! The clerk handed each of us a form that needed to […]
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Projector parts needed for family memories
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We would like to show our children 35mm slides we have of them when they were small. We have a Vivatar slide projector which takes s-100 rotary trays. We have just a few of these trays and need more. Does anyone have any that they no longer use? We’re willing to pick […]
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Fabric and craft sale looking for vendors and donations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: High Street Congregational Church will hold its annual Fabric and Craft Supply Fair on April 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 106 Pleasant St. in Auburn. Tables are available for $20 each; contact High Street Church for the registration form by calling 207-784-1306. High Street Congregational Church is […]
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Avocado frustrations, guacamole and missing classmates
ANSWER: Avocados are the most difficult fruit. They seem to go from too hard to a big squishy mess before you know it. The trick is to check them regularly. As soon as they feel ripe (have a little give when gently squeezed) stick them in the refrigerator. A hard avocado will ripen on your […]