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  • Published
    August 17, 2022

    Concerns about Maine’s Drought Conditions

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: My neighbor told me she read an article earlier this week about private wells going dry in Maine and where you can report it and get help if needed. She said she would bring me the article to read but one of her kids threw the paper away before she could do […]

  • Published
    August 16, 2022

    Reader seeks owner of container of money found in BJ’s parking lot

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Saturday, Aug. 13, my husband and I went to BJ’s in Auburn. When I got out of our vehicle I spotted a container on the ground. When I picked it up I found that there was money inside it. I reported it to customer service and asked them to page me […]

  • Published
    August 15, 2022

    Looking for owner of pendant found in Lewiston

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found a new pendant with the store tag still attached in the Pleasant Street area of Lewiston. Please call 207-783-9739 and leave a message to describe this item and where it was purchased.—No name, no town ANSWER: We have had good luck over the years with helping lost items find their […]

  • Published
    August 12, 2022

    Lyme disease vaccine trials held at Northern Light Health System

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I saw an article in the paper Aug. 9 about a study on the Lyme disease vaccine. It said they are looking for thousands of volunteers from the U.S and Europe. How do you go about becoming a volunteer for this Lyme disease vaccine study? Nowhere in the article did it refer […]

  • Published
    August 11, 2022

    Flea Market and 50/50 raffle to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: A Flea Market to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, in the parking lot of the United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave., Auburn. A 50/50 raffle will also be held. Thank you, dear Sun Spots, for helping us spread the word. […]

  • Published
    August 10, 2022

    Yard sale set at South Paris church; reunion plannd for retired school staff

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: A large indoor/outdoor rummage and yard sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 13, at the First Universalist Church at 36 Pine St. in South Paris. A bag sale will follow from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Clothes, books, furniture, kitchenware, household items, tools, and much more will be […]

  • Published
    August 9, 2022

    Area nonprofits accepting donations of back-to-school supplies

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you know of any nonprofit organizations that are accepting school supplies? I am a retired teacher and would like to donate some items. It would mean a lot to me.— Chris, no town ANSWER: You could start by calling schools in your area to see if there’s anything they need in […]

  • Published
    August 8, 2022

    Opportunities for volunteerism and fundraising

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Great Falls Balloon Festival is coming back, and many of our favorite nonprofit organizations will be looking for booth volunteers. The Lewiston High School Performing Arts Boosters is one of them. If you are or have been part of the Lewiston High School band, choir or drama programs and have time […]

  • Published
    August 5, 2022

    Nonprofits offer free tax filing help for $850 check from the state

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Readers may want to know what you need to do to receive the $850 inflation-relief check being issued by the state of Maine. SeniorsPlus, Western Maine’s designated Area Agency on Aging, and AARP are collaborating to assist individuals in filing tax returns to qualify for that check. Appointments for Thursday, Aug. 11 […]

  • Published
    August 4, 2022

    Nutrition programs through USDA offered

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston School Nutrition Program is obligated to post free USDA program information offered to children in the Lewiston School District. The Maine Department of Education oversees several USDA Food and Nutrition Services programs and initiatives that provide healthy food to children. Each of these programs helps fight hunger and obesity. Below […]