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 […]
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Cannabis, stamps, Chris Rose
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have heard about cannabis oil products that can help with anxiety and insomnia. I have both. I have been prescribed five different antidepressants that have not worked well. I asked my doctors about cannabis and they do not believe in it as a remedy. Are there any doctors or an organization […]
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Game found, sewing machine repair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In June 28 Sun Spots I saw the inquiry from Linda at Frye School Senior Housing about Super Tock 4. I have ordered the 20-inch version of the board game from Amazon. It should arrive Monday and I will have it delivered to Frye School Senior Housing on Tuesday. Thank you for […]
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Connections, contractors, Cory Froomkin
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I put an ad in your column about a month ago about a lawn chair that would lay down straight. You responded with the name and contact information of a man in Lewiston who had one. The next day I went to see him and he had just what I wanted. He […]
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Knitting needles, bugs, furniture
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have many knitting needles of various sizes to give away to a nonprofit that could use them, such as a school, summer program or nursing home. If interested, please email lyons_369@yahoo.com. — Beth, Greene ANSWER: I know lots of nonprofits with such a need. Be ready for a full inbox! DEAR SUN […]
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Special pin, Liberty Festival
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found a gold pin that says “Grandma” and has little birthstone booties on it. I would like to return this precious item to the rightful owner who lost it. You may call me at 207-783-2324 to claim it. —No name, no town ANSWER: I would be heartsick if I lost such […]
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New recycling ideas for old or unwanted items
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the June 22 Sun Spots, I have found that 20 Mule Team Borax is the answer to getting rid of fleas. Just sprinkle on carpets and floors, let set for several hours then vacuum. Repeat the next day. After that, once a week will take care of the flea problem. —Maggie, […]