DEAR SUNSPOTS: The STEP program at Lewiston High School supports the basic needs of students and families experiencing homelessness. We are taking on a very different holiday approach this year that will hopefully be easier to manage and better fit students’ needs. Our “Fill a Stocking for a Friend” project is asking community members and […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Which are the largest five clubs in Maine? I know some do let females belong. Elks, Eagles, veterans’ groups you must be a veteran. On the national level, I know the American Legion at one time had close to 3 million. What are the top five clubs nationally? Thank you. — John […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: After seeing the Sept. 17 letter, I thought your readers would like to know that a nonprofit organization called Catalog Choice offers a free online registration to opt out of unwanted advertising mail and even phone books. ecomaine (also a nonprofit organization) sponsors an easy and direct connection for its 43 owner […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I accidentally dropped a bottle of rubber cement on the carpet. It has made a huge discoloration that the normal rug cleaner doesn’t touch. Do you have any ideas on how to dissolve this spot? Looking forward to your suggestions. — Henry Sakrison, Poland ANSWER: Sun Spots found extensive instructions on this […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am searching for someone to repair a damaged (1 1/2 inch square) surface of a Moosehead Furniture table. A pistol gunshot was accidentally discharged onto the table while putting the safety on. The table is more than 20 years old, but is in perfect condition with the exception of this damage. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I heard that Bob Marley is coming to the Lewiston-Auburn area. Could you please let me know if you have a date and time? The location as well. Thanks in advance. — Cathy via email ANSWER: Marley’s schedule of events is online at www.bmarley.com/calendar.php. According to this schedule, it turns out he […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am hoping that either you or your readers will be able to help. I was recently given a treadmill in awesome condition. Unfortunately, it did not have the instruction manual with it, and I can’t seem to figure out how to use the settings. If one of your readers would have […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there a bank or credit union available in the Lewiston-Auburn area that gives a depositor a regular bank book and makes entrances on the book itself when a deposit, withdrawal or bank transaction needs to be made? The bank I currently do business with gives you only a small (I would […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Knights of Columbus councils of Lisbon Falls, Auburn and Norway announces the kickoff of “The Knights Before Christmas” Toy Drive. This third annual toy drive is to benefit the children in foster and state care in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. The first year we received about 400 items; last year, […]