DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are writing to ask for help from our communities. We are seeking more volunteers from Androscoggin County to support our elderly clients who are waiting for someone to visit them, provide companionship and to help them with their grocery shopping and errands. We really need support for some of our seniors […]
Karen Kreworuka
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Reader answers questions about streaming services, devices
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is in response to the Turner-area reader who asked about streaming services. Spectrum has Choice internet TV, which they don’t advertise, so you would have to ask them about it. It includes your local TV channels with their sub channels, plus lets you pick 15 cable channels from a list they […]
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Turner-area reader looking for advice on streaming services
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Being technically challenged, I was unsuccessful in finding Sun Spots archives on the excellent advice people had written in for rules concerning “local news” that cable TV providers offered to rural areas serviced by them. Also, explanations of different services available on services like “fire sticks” and Hulu-equipped TVs, to name a […]
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Lisbon church to participate in Moxie Festival July 7-9
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lisbon’s annual Moxie Festival will take place July 7-9, and the Lisbon United Methodist Church, 14 School St. in Lisbon Falls, will again participate. From 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 7, we’ll join forces with the Lisbon Library and hold a huge book sale. Hot dogs and strawberry shortcake will also be available. […]
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Turner Public Library to hold annual sale of books, puzzles, CDs, treasures
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Turner Public Library will hold its annual book sale over four days: Saturday, July 1; Monday, July 3; Tuesday, July 4; and Wednesday, July 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Thousands of offerings will include books for all ages and interests as well as CDs, puzzles and assorted other […]
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Free summer meals for schoolchildren offered in Lewiston
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston School Nutrition Program is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals are available at no charge to those up to age 18 who are attending school. Meals are the same for all children, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination […]
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Reader asking for help getting husband to Oxford Casino for his birthday
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I need help for my husband, Sam, who is in a regular wheelchair because he can’t walk or stand up. He’s been at Clover Manor in Auburn for 10 months. His birthday is coming up and he wants to go to the Oxford Casino for two hours. I need somebody to take him […]
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Readers suggest ways to keep deer from eating plants
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to a June 8 question about deterring deer from eating plants in people’s yards, I just read yesterday so haven’t tried it, that strong-smelling dryer sheets can be used to repel deer. You cut them in ribbon strips and attach them to the trunks of plants or branches of shrubs, […]
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Reader: Was a time capsule buried at Lewiston High School?
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A committee is working on ways to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the opening of Lewiston High School, which was Lewiston Comprehensive High School at the time. As part of the celebration, a question was raised as to whether a time capsule may have been placed in the building or grounds during […]
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Founder’s Day is July 15
The 43rd annual fundraiser will be held July 15 this year, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Highlight: The late Bob Bahre’s classic car collection (including Packards, Duesenbergs, Stutz Bearcats, the original Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang II from 1921 and vintage racing cars) will be open to the public. There is room for up to 40 other classic […]