DEAR SUN SPOTS:  A few years ago I asked how to get rid of telemarketers and you gave a number to call to get on the “Do Not Call” list. I called them and was told I was already on the list and had been since 2009. It seems as if I’m getting more and […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a volunteer with Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn and am wondering if you could help us find homes to renovate this year. Our nonprofit organization is supported entirely by contributions of time, labor, material and money. We are dedicated to repairing homes of those who, due to financial hardship, age and/or disability, cannot […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m wondering if there are any service stations in the L-A area that sell “ethanol-free” gasoline?  There is a Shell station in Winthrop that has it and we buy it from there for small engine fuel. — No name, no town ANSWER: To answer this question, I went to pure-gas.org and found […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you have a name(s) of someone who does home cleaning in Poland? — Stan, Poland ANSWER: In the Rolodex, I have PJM Cleaning and Home Improvement in Lewiston (209-4458 or 436-5111) and Sue’s Residential Cleaning Service in Auburn (212-0812). With requests like this, I always give SeniorsPlus a mention as they […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lisbon United Methodist Church is once again looking for runners and walkers to support their Annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Sept. 11, at 14 School St. in Lisbon Falls. Check-in/same-day registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with the timed race starting at 8:30 a.m. Registration is open and all registrants […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: An Angel’s Wing Inc. is proud to present “Putting on the Ritz — a Gala of Glitter and Glitz — a Dazzling Affair” on Oct. 23 at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. We need volunteers, auction items, donations of services and entertainment. Every […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Because I no longer have a desktop computer I don’t need my computer desk anymore. It is in very good condition and I thought that with school starting soon there may be someone who would like to have it. It will have to be picked up at my house in Greene. I […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Deeds show that Grandville H. Field owned our property around 1925. I was hoping one of his descendants might know when the house was built. We know it is about 100 years old and we want to place a plaque with the exact age of the house near the front door. I […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am a helper at St. Martin De Porres in Lewiston, a homeless shelter for men. At this time, the organization is in need of a couch in good condition for the living room area. I am hoping that someone can donate one they no longer need. Please call me at 576-0964 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there a place where I can discard my used insulin pen needles? I don’t want to put them in the trash. If there is a place I can drop them off, is there a fee? Thanks for all your wisdom. — No name, no town ANSWER: According to the maine.gov website […]