DEAR SUN SPOTS: Turner Nezinscot Masonic Lodge will sponsor a ham dinner to benefit Ukrainian refugees and victims of war Saturday, April 30, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Donations per plate are requested and all proceeds will be donated to Ukraine relief.

If people wish to donate but cannot attend the event, checks can be sent to Past Master Ron Harris at 1035 Upper St., Turner ME 04282. Checks should be made payable to Turner Nezinscot Masonic Lodge.

Corporate business and single sponsors are also sought. For more information, please call 740-8331. Thank you to all who help with this cause. Your donations will be much appreciated.

Sun Spots, thank you for the wonderful service you provide for our communities. — Ron, Turner

ANSWER: I hope you will have a big turnout at this event. I’m grateful to the people who are working behind the scenes to organize this as they gather to help our fellow human beings on the other side of the world. It would be great to see other Maine communities follow your example.

All nonprofits are always invited to send their fundraising event information and needs to Sun Spots!

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for the person who dropped a restaurant gift card on Whitman Spring Road in Auburn this past weekend. It was found Sunday, April 10,  around 12:30 p.m. If you can identify the eatery, it’s yours. Contact me at heatheromccarthy@gmail.com. — Heather, no town

ANSWER: You are so kind to take the time to put this out into Sun Spots Land. Let us know if anyone responds. If no one does, you could go to the restaurant and donate it toward someone’s meal.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: After seeing a news story about browntail moths on TV, I noticed thousands of nests in the oak trees that are between the ball fields and the pet cemetery near Auburn Public Works. Is there any spraying program or other plans to deal with this?

Also, how would someone suggest a story to a reporter at the Sun Journal? It would be great to have an email address that is published like it is for Sun Spots. — No name, no town

ANSWER: Every year beginning around this time, I receive several letters with  concerns regarding browntail moth caterpillars.

The city arborists have been diligently working to take the nests down, but it’s impossible to get to them all. To get word to the city about your concerns, the best way to reach them is to fill out the form on the city’s website at https://www.auburnmaine.gov/ReportIt.

Here are some more links to helpful information:  www.maine.gov/dhhs/browntailmoth. This includes frequently asked questions.

www.maine.gov/dacf/mfs/forest_health/invasive_threats/browntail_mot h_info.htm. It includes brown ail moth risk map.

You can also contact 211 Maine by dialing 211, texting your ZIP code to 898-211, or emailing info@211maine.org for more information.

Regarding sending a news tip or story to Sun Journal staff, on the website there is a form at https://www.sunjournal.com/submit-news-tip/ where you can also attach a file or you can email your story idea to tips@sunjournal.com.

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