DEAR SUN SPOTS: I recently moved into an apartment building. When I asked other residents if the phone company dropped off phone books and when, they told me that phone books are not left at large apartment buildings. Are you able to direct me to an office or contact person where I can obtain a current phone book? Thank you. — R. Lajoie, Auburn.

ANSWER: Residents in apartments or multi-unit buildings would still receive a phone-book delivery unless the owner or manager has opted out of delivery to the building. There is a lot less interest in printed white pages residential directories these days due to technological advances, as many people use internet directories on their cellphones. You can talk to the manager of your apartment building about allowing deliveries just to the residents who request phone books or you should also be able to request one on your own.

Dex Media is the publisher responsible for phone directories from FairPoint. The latest phone directory is available online at dexpages.com — just type in your zip code — but to receive a traditional printed phone book, call 1-877-2-GET-DEX (877- 243-8339).

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, is seeking community support in its write-in campaign for a grant from the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation. The Foundation will award more than $100,000 to 40 local nonprofit organizations.

Grant winners will be announced in April 2017 with the top eight write-in organizations, one per region, receiving $5,000 each. Voting began on Feb. 1 and ends on Feb. 28. Maine residents may vote online at www.bangor.com/cmm and write in Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine under Oxford County.

The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine is a comforting and caring place to go to receive information, support and perspective after a cancer diagnosis whether in pre-treatment, treatment or post-treatment. It is also a place for caregivers or friends to come and find out how they can help a loved one. We strive to help the person diagnosed with cancer transition from illness to wellness.

The Stephens Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic building is at 199 Main St., Norway. The Center is open Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for drop-in visits. Anyone impacted by cancer may stop in for a cup of coffee, pick up a comfort item such as a pillow, port protector, wig or hat, find books and pamphlets for information or participate in a variety of classes such as knitting and crocheting, coloring for adults, support groups, yoga classes and other topics. 

The Center has recently added two new wellness programs: Yoga Warriors at Posabilities and Banding Together to Restore at Richard Bader Physical Therapy, both free to survivors and caregivers. This month we are also introducing a nutrition class with Healthy Oxford Hills Nutrition Educators, Sarah Carter and Kate Goldberg.

For more information on programs visit our website, www.crcofwm.org, Facebook or contact Sherri Otterson, Center Supervisor, at 207-890-7063.

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