DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Garden Angel committee has begun meeting to begin the process for the 2016 program. The project began in 2012 with the goal of a Franklin County community project to help seniors, physically disabled, or low/fixed income people garden at their own home, apartment or nursing home so they could enjoy the […]
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Reader needs help identifying old medals
Hanging below this piece is a disc or circular piece. Along the top of the disc are the words “Pentucket Lodge” and along the bottom edge is the word “Lowell” (probably Massachusetts?). Between each set of words are three tiny stars on either side. In the center of the disc appears a carpenter’s compass and […]
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Part II of III, reader needs help identifying old medals
DEAR SUN SPOTS (PART II of III, continued from yesterday’s column about a reader looking for help identifying medals that had belonged to her husband’s grandfather who had fought in World War I): The second medal is a bit more detailed and was probably awarded in recognition of his service during the war. The entire […]
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Part I of III, reader needs help identifying old medals
DEAR READERS: The following is “PART I” of a reader inquiry Sun Spots received. Due to its length and the limited available space in each Sun Spots column, the letter will appear in three parts on consecutive days in the column until each section has been answered. DEAR SUN SPOTS (PART I): I have a challenge […]
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Deer continue to wreak havoc on plants
ANSWER: Those pesky deer are pretty to watch, but they sure do have some annoying habits. Depending on the variety of shrubbery, if there is any green left on the shrub, then there is a chance it may recover, though it will likely never be quite the same plant again and there’s a chance it […]
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Patriots’ Day a good time to consider flags
GOOD MORNING SUN SPOTS: A while back, I had asked for someone to come to my home and appraise my various collections, including original Hummels, milk glass, salt cellars, etc. A gentleman did answer my request at a time that was chaotic for me, and I misplaced his number. Hopefully, he’ll read Sun Spots and […]
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What to do on Saturday
ANSWER: I hope you don’t already have plans for this morning or afternoon because the High Street Congregational Church located at 106 Pleasant St. in Auburn is hosting its annual Fabric and Craft Supply Fair today, Saturday, April 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The church’s phone number is (207) 784-1306. If you hit […]
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Readers want to know about cord-cutting TV gadgets
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In Saturday’s column, a reader named John told of getting all local channels on “antenna cable” for $20 a month. Where does he get that and how can the rest of us wannabe cord cutters join that group. Thanks for any info. — Billy, No Town. ANSWER: John didn’t provide any […]
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Could woodchucks be the real culprit feasting on hosta plants?
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for all you do and all the information you provide. I have two unrelated questions. First, can you tell me if all the Sam’s are owned by the same person or company. Second, I have been watching a show called “Hart of Dixie” on cable and wonder what is the […]
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Readers share stories of random acts of kindness and appreciation
ANSWER: First of all, a heartfelt “Happy Birthday” to you from all of us here at the Sun Journal. Second, stories such as yours always renew Sun Spots’ faith in humanity. Thank you for sharing your experience with the readers, and thank you for committing to paying the kindness forward. And if you keep reading, […]