DEAR SUN SPOTS: Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin has a significant waiting list of adults who need to improve their English to connect with jobs and manage day-to-day life. Volunteers are needed to serve as one-on-one tutors, as well as English Conversation Partners. Literacy Volunteers tutors and English conversation partners have helped hundreds of adults gain the skills […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: As Pi Day approaches, Mexico Congregational Church, UCC (“Green Church”) at 163 Main St., will celebrate with a sale of homemade pies on Saturday, March 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. Pre-orders will be taken for 9-inch apple, chocolate cream and blueberry pies at $15 each. Please call the church phone at […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have lots of soda can pop tops to donate to a school or nonprofit. — No name, no town ANSWER: If you don’t get any other takers, you’ll want to get those tabs to the Ronald McDonald House in Portland. Go to https://rmhcmaine.org/ or call 780-6282. The organization is at 250 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Immediate needs for Kaydenz Kitchen include instant oatmeal packets, Pop Tarts, granola bars, creamer, disposable coffee cups with or without lids and disinfectant spray. Donations can be dropped off at our 551 Lincoln St. location Wednesday through Friday from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thank you for […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine Lewiston is an archive created to preserve and promote the rich culture and heritage of Maine’s Franco-American population of today and yesterday. The collection is at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston campus and online at https://usm.maine.edu/franco-american-collection/. To add to this legacy, we […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Knights of Columbus Council 10019 is set to sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Monday at the parish hall at Holy Family Church at 607 Sabattus St. in Lewiston. To make an appointment, go to www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.—Raymond, no town ANSWER: Once you get plowed […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I need someone who will come to my home this spring to clean my windows and ceiling fans. I don’t trust myself on a ladder anymore. — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: I would like to update the Rolodex with the names of local housecleaning contractors and companies, especially those who provide this […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: With the exorbitant price of eggs, I decided to use substitutes for the eggs in my brownies. I used 1/2 cup of applesauce instead of one large egg. The brownies were moist and delicious. For another substitution idea, I have also used puréed prunes instead of vegetable oil in spice cake. This […]