DEAR SUN SPOTS: Excelsior Grange at 446 Harris Hill Road in Poland is sponsoring a takeout supper from 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Make a reservation by phone at 998-2301 and drive by and pick  up a meal of baked ham, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, cole slaw, rolls and apple crisp. We are […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for a grief support group in western Maine and I’m hoping there is one actually meeting in person, not on ZOOM. My husband passed away recently and I am struggling. I could really use some support. — Zelda, Bethel ANSWER: Androscoggin Home Care + Hospice (www.ahch.org, 795-9468 or 1-800-482-7412 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 17, I did a week’s worth of grocery shopping at Hannaford. I had my infant son with me and he was a bit fussy. A really nice woman came beside me and told me she remembered having to take her children shopping with her and how difficult it […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have bottles and cans that we would like to donate to a charity. They can be picked up and brought to a redemption center. Please leave a message on our answering machine at 782-1843. — No name, no town DEAR SUNSPOTS: The offer of several boxes of books that appeared in […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Are there services to repair treadmills in the Lewiston-Auburn area? — Sharron, no town ANSWER: This question is asked in Sun Spots fairly frequently and I have yet to come up with anyone who makes these repairs. I would start the search by calling the company that produced your treadmill. They should […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is anyone interested in several boxes of mixed general fiction books? Goodwill says its warehouse is full and Salvation Army is not accepting books either. Nursing homes are not accepting donations during the pandemic. This offer is made to anyone who could make use of the books. If interested persons will provide […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Lunch Club will host a Community Document Shredding Event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 24 at John F. Murphy Homes at 800 Center Street in Auburn. This is a good opportunity to safely dispose of documents and protect against identity theft. A charge of $10 per […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please come join the United New Auburn Association for the 10th Annual Hello-ween celebration. We will hold our celebration this year at the new Anniversary Park along the Little Andy River in New Auburn. We will be complying with all the current CDC requirements for safe events, and ask that you do, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for an appliance repair person to replace a burner on my smooth top stove, as well as replace my over-the-stove microwave oven. I love your column and thank you for your service. — Joan, Lewiston ANSWER: In the Rolodex I have The Appliance Guys (440-4265); Brown’s Appliance Service (212-3444); and […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for people who are experienced with old houses and barns for repair on an 1800s farmhouse in New Gloucester, specifically a painter, carpenter, barn repair person and a general handyman. Any recommendations are appreciated! — Brittany, no town ANSWER: OK, Sun Spotters! I’m depending on you to share your expertise […]