DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have some eyeglasses I would like to donate to the Lions Club. Could you run a list of drop-off sites? Thanks. — Gloria Hall, no town. ANSWER: If you wear glasses, odds are you have a pair that are no longer being used. Lions Club volunteers collect used eyeglasses and deliver […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is launching a Community Energy Challenge for this heating season and needs volunteers to build interior storm windows to help our neighbors stay warm and save money. The Community Energy Challenge is a Greater Franklin County volunteer-based winterization initiative launched in 2009 by United Way of […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In the past month or so, I have gotten three phone calls from people who say they are from the U.S. Census Bureau. They ask questions about our vacation home. The first time I answered questions until they started to feel like invasive, “none-of-your-business” kinds of questions. The second time I hung […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have several common daylily corms and some hostas that could easily be divided for someone. I can be reached at (207) 782-7895. — Deb D., no town. DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have several golf instructional videos in VHS format that we no longer need or want. Would anyone know who might […]

ANSWER: We have some very kind people in our communities, thank you for paying it forward. DEAR SUN SPOTS: The YWCA is getting ready for our big Halloween Celebration and are asking for donations of costumes or decorations. Any items can be dropped at the YWCA. We are located at 130 East Avenue in Lewiston. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have an older Canon Laser copier in excellent working condition to give free to a non-profit (501-c-3) organization. Call Anne at (207) 783-8732. — No name, Lewiston. DEAR SUN SPOTS: I read your column daily. I love it and am grateful for it. My question is, I planted some cosmos seeds the […]

ANSWER: It may still be summer but Mainers know it’s never too early to start thinking about snow removal. Here are a few names from my rolodex: Benner & Son, a landscaping company, offers snow removal. They are based in Auburn and can be reached by calling (207) 782-4920. Eddie’s Maintenance is another snow removal […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the person looking for a used-book dealer: Heritage Books & Maps is a small bookstore located at 5 Park Street in Lewiston. It specializes in military and history, but also has books from nearly any genre including Maine books and ephemera, first editions, old topographical maps, and classic record albums (including […]

ANSWER: Many used-book dealers in the area are very happy to buy, trade or do appraisals by appointment. There are also internet-only stores available that a dealer may use or be able to help you navigate. Here are a few local stores to contact: Artios Books is a used-book dealer that carries many different kinds […]