DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’ve seen the promotions for the YMCA’s upcoming annual Hall of Fame inductees. I recognize only one of the four new members, Roger Childs. He was an accomplished athlete in the 1950s era, as I recall, and might have worked at the Y in some capacity after that. Who are these newest […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m sending a picture of a U.S. Cellular ribbed shell/holster combo for an LG Freedom II cellphone. If anyone has a holster exactly like this one, I’d like to see it and I’d be willing to pay a reasonable price for it. It needs to be exactly like the picture. I’d be […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for someone who gives guitar lessons in the Lewiston-Auburn or Augusta area. — Charles, no town ANSWER: Main Street Music at 134 Main St. in Auburn was recommended to me by musician Denny Breau. You will find instructors there who teach a wide array of all the string instruments. Names […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Once again a loyal reader is seeking to tap your resourcefulness. Earlier this year the job of revamping Hampshire Street in Auburn began. For a while it was a continuous project with little to no stoppage except for bad weather. However, once the west side of Union Street was finished, it seemed […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have two heavy boxes of sheet music for classical piano and vocal and piano students, as well as Christmas music and rare recorder instrument music. I’d like to contribute it to a serious musician. Please contact me at 784-8891. — Roger, no town ANSWER: What a gift! I’m sure you’ll get […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Rural Community Action Ministry provides homelessness and hunger prevention services in 14 rural towns. Volunteer opportunities vary and may include minor home repair, transportation for seniors to medical appointments, office work, gardening, help with a fundraiser, and miscellaneous on-call activities. Volunteering is not only good for others; it’s good for you, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I thought you might find the email from Cornell University interesting. I’m not sure it’s the whole answer, but we have had an abundance of pine cones and acorns and a very rainy early summer. — No name, no town ANSWER: I certainly don’t remember seeing so many pine cones in all […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Now that Veterans Day has passed, it’s a good idea to have your readers think about giving a special gift to the whole family for Christmas, which is fast-approaching. People can give a gift of remembrance to the members of their family or friends who have served in the military, or are […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I know this is a last minute request but while decorating the Foss Mansion for our open house and Santa Tea this coming weekend, someone suggested it would be a great time to collect prom dresses for our spring 2018 Prom Gown Giveaway. As you might remember, the Woman’s Literary Union opens […]