DEAR SUN SPOTS: To follow up on the Jan. 31 Sun Spots regarding the closing of The Law Office of Carey & Associates P.A. in Rumford, I am in the process of retiring and working from my home office. I can be reached at 207-369-9434 or 207-357-5675.

— Tom, Rumford

ANSWER: Thank you for responding, Tom. We hope this transition goes smoothly for you.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for all your help in publicizing what items ShareCenter is looking for. It means so much! If all the coffee drinkers out there are wondering what to do with their Keurig cups, the ShareCenter will take them off their hands as long as they are clean and dry. There are some really cute ideas for upcycling them on Pinterest.

— Lisa, Auburn

ANSWER: As a reminder the ShareCenter number is 207-333-6671. They are at 33 Industry Ave. in Auburn. The hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1 to 6 p.m. and the first and second Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to noon.

There is a second location in Topsham at 376 Republic Ave. It’s open Wednesdays 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. and the third Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to noon.

Now go through your recycling, people. I bet you’ll never look at it the same way again.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I can see that the Krispy Kreme doughnut chain is popular. On opening day, their customers used my workplace parking lot so they could walk over there to get their doughnuts. What is the hype about and what makes this doughnut chain different from other doughnut chains?

— Karen, no town

ANSWER: For one thing, it’s something new in town. Auburn’s Krispy Kreme is one of only three New England locations, with the other two being in Saco and at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut. The corporation, founded in 1937 with a yeast doughnut recipe bought from a New Orleans chef, has really great marketing gimmicks that work very well. Based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, there are franchises around the world. For many folks from the South, as well as for those who have had a taste of them while traveling, having Krispy Kreme in Maine is a fantasy come true.

Krispy Kreme fans, can you please share why you can’t get enough of these doughnuts? Inquiring minds want to know!

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My granddaughter will again soon be selling Girl Scout cookies. I want to support her efforts and will purchase about six boxes. Because I am on a medically restricted diet I can’t partake of these goodies. Instead, I would like to donate the unopened packages to some needy children in our community. Can you offer any suggestions on how I can accomplish this?

Thanks for your wonderful service.

— No name, Auburn

ANSWER: How thoughtful of you! This is a fine way to support your granddaughter’s efforts and still follow doctor’s orders. The first places that come to mind are Hope House (207-577-1165) and Hope Haven (207-783-6086). Another is Safe Voices (207-795-6744, ext. 214). All these nonprofit organizations support children in need and are in the L-A area. Sun Spots readers, please send your suggestions!

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