DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have old United States currency (paper money, not coins) dated 1864 and would like to get it appraised. Is there anyone in Sun Spots Land who could do it? Thank you for all the assistance you give to our communities. — No name, no town ANSWER: You will want to connect […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there anyone who can help my sister-in-law who needs to have her roof shoveled off? She’s 82 and lives in Auburn. I’m concerned about her. — Grace, no town ANSWER: Hopefully, some of the snow has melted off that roof this week but perhaps Sun Spots readers could recommend someone to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a volunteer with Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn and I’m asking that readers help us with finding homes to renovate this year. The nonprofit organization is supported entirely by contributions of time, labor, material and money. We are dedicated to repairing the homes of those who, due to financial hardship, age, and/or disability, […]

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 […]