DEAR SUN SPOTS: I lost a set of eight or so keys on a carabiner clip Friday evening, Jan. 17.

When retracing my steps, I realize I could have dropped them in the parking lot of the strip mall on Center Street in Auburn, near El Tequila Mexican Restaurant, the Andwell Hospice Thrift Store and the Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center, or near the Hannaford supermarket on Spring Street in Auburn. If anyone has found this bunch of keys, please call 207-753-0520. — No name, no town

ANSWER: Be sure to check with the Auburn Police Department and all businesses in those areas. Hopefully, someone has found your keys and turned them in. Let us know what happens.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Knights of Columbus Council 10019 is set to sponsor an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 1 to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, inside the parish hall at Holy Family Church at 607 Sabattus St. in Lewiston.

To make an appointment, go to www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767. Raymond, no town

ANSWER: Please donate blood if you are able. I will publish more reminders as the event gets closer.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You have been so helpful to so many that I am hoping for your assistance in getting the word out about an 18th century barn frame loom that I would like to donate to a nonprofit organization.

I will contact as many historical organizations as I can, but am hopeful that readers of Sun Spots can help locate an organization.

A barn frame loom, also called a barn loom, is a large operation for weaving large pieces of fabric. Students of history will be familiar with barn looms. This one is maple, hewn by hand, mortised and tenoned, so it comes apart easily.

If anyone can suggest an organization that would benefit from having this barn frame loom, please drop me a note at [email protected] . — Lew, no town

ANSWER: I have seen a barn loom being operated, and it is amazing. You are smart to put out the word in Sun Spots. I have a feeling that one of our readers will know what to do. I will publish this request more than once so many readers see it.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have two Tru Red Postage Cartridges (Model No. TRU7970U) that are compatible with 797-0 797-Q 797-M. I would like to give them to a small business or nonprofit organization. Please call 207-212-4740. — No name, no town

ANSWER: These ink cartridges are for printing postage impressions with postal machines, such as those made by Pitney Bowes. I am sure someone can use them.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to donate puzzles to a local jigsaw puzzle lending library. — No name, no town

ANSWER: The puzzle library at the North Waterford Congregational Church at 10 Irving Green Road in Waterford, off Route 3, might take them. It is open every Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call Milly at 207-583-2822.

You might also check with your local library and with senior centers and retirement facilities in your area.

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