DEAR SUN SPOTS: It saddens my heart to inform Sun Spotters that Norm Blais, co-owner of Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends, died suddenly just before Christmas.He said, “Don’t worry, Sun Spots will put out our need for help.” And as always, he was right. The day he died (Dec. 22, 2021) your gift of love for […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there any information regarding the Class of 1952’s 70th year reunion for Edward Little High School? I have asked and no one seems to know. I need to make my vacation plans around that event so any information would be appreciated. —  Theresa, no town ANSWER: I’m sure you’re not the […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there a qualified Apple computer technician in our area? I’m trying to save a trip to Portland. I need a general cleanup of my laptop. You are my A.M. go-to every weekday. I lived in Florida for 20 years and missed your columns! — Carroll, Lewiston ANSWER: In the Rolodex, I […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there anyone in the local area who does energy assessments? I’d like to have one completed on my home. — David, Auburn ANSWER: The best way to start on your quest is to contact Efficiency Maine in Augusta (https://www.efficiencymaine.com/at-home/energy-audit/). There is an email form for you to fill out on this […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am writing to find out if Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends is still looking for donations. I had the address and have misplaced it. — No name, Rangeley ANSWER: Tommy’s very much needs donations. The no-kill, nonprofit shelter provides hundreds of feral cats born in the wild, as well as abandoned and […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I read your column every day and have especially enjoyed the letters from people who have had someone be very kind and generous to them. It really is very heartwarming in today’s world. Just before Christmas, I was in the Hannaford store in Farmington. Being a disabled senior I was in a […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lewiston Housing is looking for two weekly volunteers to pick up bags of groceries at St. Mary’s Food Pantry at 208 Bates St. at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays and deliver them to residents at several of our housing sites. The time commitment each week is less than two hours. Background checks are required. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: This past Sunday morning there were two vehicles with plows going around our Lewiston neighborhood and beyond helping everyone remove snow from the end of their driveways. As a senior citizen who is getting to the end of his snow-clearing days, I sure did appreciate this bit of help and the two […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Recently I had a student interested in learning how to sew.  We have only one old machine that does not work very well. I would  like to ask people if they have sewing machines they would like to donate to Regional School Unit 16 Adult Education in Mechanic Falls. It would be […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to order the free COVID-19 test kits and also need to know where to purchase them in the local area while I’m waiting. I have gone to a couple stores and they have been out of them. — Lynda, Minot ANSWER: You can order the free test kits at https://www.covidtests.gov/. […]