DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Hospice Thrift Store announces it will again celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive “Go for the Green!” houseplant sale on Thursday, March 17. Shoppers will have an opportunity to bring home some spring cheer while supporting a good cause. New offerings include Easter cactuses, in addition to the usual […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am wondering if the Girl Scouts will be selling their delicious cookies in the stores this year. I know in the past they have set up at Dunkin’ in the parking lot and at various grocery stores. I’d also like to know how much the cookies are this year. Thank you […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are such an enthusiastic supporter of local libraries that those of us at the Turner Public Library think you will want to share our exciting news. As many of your readers know, we have been holding an ongoing book sale on the floor below us in the Leavitt Institute Building, just […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union Prom Gown Giveaway is back. Are you looking for a free dress for prom? You can get one at the WLU Fairy Godmother Gown Giveaway on from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Apr. 9, at the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in Auburn.Do you want […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to have contact information for any people who do furniture upholstery work in the greater Androscoggin area. — Tookie, Lewiston ANSWER: This has been a very popular request over the years. In the Rolodex I have Liberty Bell Furniture Repair & Upholstery in Windham. You can contact them at […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am writing in response to the Feb. 21 letter from Jackie who is seeking a housekeeper service. I would like to recommend MZ Cleaning at 145 Lisbon St., Lewiston, phone number 713-7161. This is a family-run, local cleaning service that does commercial, residential and post-construction cleaning. The business is owned and […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Mission Committee of the United Methodist Church of Auburn has selected this year’s Lenten Offering project. We are honoring area health care workers by saying “Thank you!  How much we are in awe of all of you!” We thought about how we could show them our thanks. While a hug, a full […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding where to purchase TracFones (Feb. 24 Sun Spots), they can be purchased from QVC, where I get mine every year. It has 1,500 minutes with data and texting. — John, no town ANSWER: Excellent! Thank you for the tip. I checked it out and there are many brands of TracFones to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have an Amcrest security system that is giving us DVR problems. Is there someone in the area that works on these systems? Recently, there were lines on the videos and today there are no videos showing.  We are not particularly technology savvy and we think your Rolodex is wonderful. — No name, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want Sun Spots readers to know that you can drop off your returnable bottles at the YWCA on East Avenue in Lewiston. Money is used for supplies. You can call the YWCA at 795-4050 or contact me at 576-0964. — Sharon, no town ANSWER: Excellent! This is in reply to the […]