DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding past inquiries in your column about disposing of unused medications (Jan. 25 and Feb. 9), here is an update of events taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, throughout the country.

It is the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, and many towns and police departments in the region are participating. Any location may be used regardless of residency. In Lewiston, the location will be at Farwell Elementary School, 110 Farwell St.; in Auburn, it will be at the Central Fire Station, 550 Minot Ave.

This will be a great opportunity to dispose of expired or unwanted prescriptions, vitamins, veterinary medications, homeopathic treatments and over-the-counter drugs. Not accepted are mercury thermometers, needles or syringes, or electronic equipment.

To date, here are the locations by county.

Androscoggin County: Greene Town Office, Lisbon Police Department, Livermore Falls Police Department, Mechanic Falls Police Department, Poland Town Office Parking Lot and Sabattus Police Department.

Franklin County: Franklin County Sheriff’s Office – Farmington, Jay Hannaford store, Carrabassett Valley Police Department, Rangeley Police Station/Town Office Building and Wilton Police Department.

Oxford County: Oxford County Sheriff’s Office – Bethel, Dixfield Police Department, Fryeburg Rite Aid Pharmacy Parking Lot, Mexico Town Office Conference Room, Norway Police Department, Oxford Police Department Public Safety Building, Paris Police Department, Sacopee Valley Health Center, Rumford Police Department, and Oxford County Sheriff’s Office – South Paris.

Resources for more information include AVCOG’s website, www.avcog.org; Drug Enforcement Administration’s website, www.justice.gov/dea/ or you may call AVCOG, 783-9186; Healthy Androscoggin, 795-2120; or DEA, 1-800-882-9539. You may also contact your local police department for locations near you. — Sue Martin, Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments, Auburn

ANSWER: Sun Spots is very grateful to Sue for taking the time to write and inform readers about this very important service.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am submitting this request for my friend Russell, who has asked me to query your readers. His 40-year-old daughter was born with nearly total deafness after her mother had measles while carrying their daughter.

Hearing aids have helped for many years, but now her hearing has deteriorated to the point that she barely hears what is said to her. They are considering a cochlea implant but would like to hear from readers what their experience with them has been.

His phone number is 353-8218. Even though he has no answering machine, he does have caller ID and will return any calls he’s not at home to take.

Any information will be appreciated. Thanks for all the good you do. — Prudence via email

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I work for the animals at the animal shelter in Lewiston. I am knitting blankets for the cats in the shelter. If you know someone who has four-ply yarn (not cone) that they don’t use, please call me at 777-1593. I don’t have a car. If you could bring the yarn to me, I will pay for your gas. I enjoy knitting. It passes the day. — Germaine Nolan, Lewiston

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