DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have about 50 boxes of books that we would like to give away. There are varied topics – plays, classics, novels, hard/soft cover. First consideration would be a library or nonprofit. Please call 777-7030. — Jody and Judy, Mechanic Falls ANSWER: I would urge you to call your community and/or nearby […]
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Kiwanis fundraiser, free lunch, snow removal request
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A joint fundraising yard sale will be held Saturday, Sept. 30, by the Lewiston Auburn Kiwanis Club and Boy Scout Troop 121. The fundraiser is from 7 a.m. to noon at United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave., Auburn, rain or shine. While you are gathering your yard sale items to donate, please […]
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Volunteer Opportunity, Blue Flag Mystery Solved, Kindness
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The friends and members of the Second Congregational Church, UCC, Main Street, Norway, are almost ready for their 18th annual Tent-N-Treasures Yard Sale. It will be held Saturday, Aug. 26, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The sale will happen, rain or shine, under 10 tents that will fill the entire church […]
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Bolster Heights seeks fish tank, accessories
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Bolster Heights would like to know if anyone has a good size fish tank and accessories that they no longer want or need. We would like to put one in our front lobby for our residents and guests to enjoy. If someone only has accessories, we would be happy to accept them […]
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What to do about neighborhood pigeon problem
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I live in a residential area in Lewiston and I was wondering if there is some type of ordinance to the problem in our neighborhood. A neighbor fills her front porch planter with peanuts and bird seeds for the squirrels and birds. We now have lots of squirrels and an abundance of […]
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Reader in hairy situation with shedding dog
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have been dog-sitting for a dog who I have fallen in love with. The only problem is that he sheds constantly. I went and bought a great brush that I use but he is still shedding a lot. Do you have any other ideas? He is a short-haired pit bull mix […]
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Volunteer needed to give sewing lessons
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lewiston Housing Authority runs an afterschool program for elementary, middle and early high school youth. We are in need of a volunteer who is skilled in machine sewing. We previously ran a very successful program a few years ago as part of our Aspirations club for middle and high school students, but […]
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Volunteers and yarn donations needed
DEAR SUN SPOTS: When a landlord rents an apartment that requires a security deposit, isn’t he supposed to put that in a separate account and, if available, at the end, pay it back to the tenants with interest accumulated on that account? Just wondering — after all, that is their money. — No name, Rumford. […]
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How are teams matched up for 'tourney time?'
DEAR SUN SPOTS: When “tourney time” rolls around, I always wonder how the teams are picked to play each other. For instance, why does No. 2 play No. 10? Couldn’t these teams be more evenly matched? I think it would provide better sport for players and spectators. Seems like a daunting task for the lower-ranked […]
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Garden Angel volunteers needed in Franklin County
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Garden Angel Committee is gearing up for 2017. The Garden Angel Project was the brain child of Susan Gill, geographical representative on the Franklin County Extension executive board. In 2012, Gill pitched the idea that sustainable food can be very challenging for seniors, physically disabled, or low- or fixed-income people throughout […]