DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Retired Educators’ Association is offering a $2,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior who lives in Androscoggin County, is going on to college, and plans to enter the field of education. The scholarship is awarded based on scholarship, citizenship and need. All candidates must complete and submit the following […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a large amount of fabric to donate. Are there any charities that hold fabric sales? — Barbara, Rumford ANSWER: I don’t know of any nonprofit organizations that hold specific fabric sales. However, I’m sure there are nonprofits who would take this fabric off your hands and add it to their […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are a senior couple looking for someone to snowplow and snowblow our two driveways and paths on our property. Is there a service like this in the Lewiston area? — No name, no town ANSWER: I edited your letter a tad because you included some personal information you don’t want to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the Jan. 24 inquiry about solar panels, I’m happy to share what we’ve learned. As you stated, Ms. Sun Spots, Efficiency Maine and the U.S. Department of Energy websites are great places to start. We also “Googled” “solar panels” (which led us to “microinverters”), and “solar installers near me.” Energy […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I lost a set of eight or so keys on a carabiner clip Friday evening, Jan. 17. When retracing my steps, I realize I could have dropped them in the parking lot of the strip mall on Center Street in Auburn, near El Tequila Mexican Restaurant, the Andwell Hospice Thrift Store and […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Would you please ask your readers if they could share information about solar panels? Someone came to my house and the program they offer looks very good, but I don’t know anyone with solar panels and I would like more information, such as what customers like about them or not. More details […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Jan. 21, the SHAREcenter opened at our new location to members only at the Market Place Mall at 675 Main St. in Lewiston, next door to Fueled by Nutrition. We still do not have our big sign up on the building so look for the sign above our shop that still […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am in search of someone who can make a custom cribbage board for a blind friend. It needs to be in a spiral design, with “eyelet rivets” on all the holes. I have a board that the maker can view to see what I have in mind. Additionally, is there anyone […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to ask if anyone is willing to trade a Yamaha keyboard for an acoustic piano. Please email me at [email protected].  — Sharon, no town ANSWER: You never know what can happen in Sun Spots Land! Let us know. DEAR SUN SPOTS: In this bitter cold, people are grateful for a […]