DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to donate to local veterans’ projects. How can I find information what projects exist in Maine? I greatly enjoy Sun Spots.—No name, no town

ANSWER: Here are two ideas, for starters:

• Maine Veterans’ Homes is a good option (https://mainevets.org/, development@mainevets.org, 207-622-0075). They provide long-term care to veterans and eligible family members, and operate as an independent, nonprofit organization.

• Maine Veterans Project (https://maineveteransproject.org/, 207-262-6061) supports veterans through recreational programs and much more. This organization is at the forefront of Maine veteran suicide prevention.

Readers, please give us more ideas.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a Wurlitzer spinet piano on wheels and a piano bench. Both are in good condition and I would like to donate them. The piano needs tuning. They must be picked up. Please call 207-241-0212 if you have any questions. I read your column daily.—Claudette, Lewiston

ANSWER: I hope you find a new home for your piano and that it will be loved. Let us know what happens.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was at Marden’s on Main St. in Lewiston and they have a Lions Club collection box right by the exit on the windowsill. I dropped off some glasses yesterday. Thank you for all your assistance. Your column is a gem!—Mary, no town

ANSWER: Thank you. This is a follow to the Dec. 1 Sun Spots. Readers, if you know of other locations in Sun Spots Land, please let me know.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to know if any readers have information on removing light brown spots from fine china. I would really be thankful for the advice.—No name, Livermore

ANSWER: Mix vinegar or lemon juice with salt, cream of tartar or baking soda to form a paste. Apply the paste to the stained area. Do not rub because that could scratch the china’s glaze. Instead, allow the paste to remain on the stain for between 20 minutes and two hours. Wash with warm water and dry with a soft cloth.

If this does not do the trick, dip a cotton swab in nail polish remover and dab the stain. Try this first on the back of a piece of china and do not allow the nail polish remover to drip on to any silver or gold edging.

Readers, if you have other tips or products that have given you good results, please let me know.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: During a recent visit to the new Staples in Auburn, I left my credit card on a display in the store. Fortunately, an honest employee or customer turned it in to the store management. I didn’t even realize it was missing until a few days had passed, but they had put it aside for me and were most gracious when I went back to pick it up.

There are some days when we think all decency is gone, but then we are reminded it is still alive. I am most grateful to the kind folks responsible for returning of my card to me. Thank You.—No name, no town

ANSWER: Thank you for sharing. Especially at this time of year, heartwarming stories like yours are especially welcome.

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