DEAR SUN SPOTS: On March 25, there was a request for the rules to a card game where the 7 could be split, the 4 moved backward, etc. We often play this game, which we simply call Marbles. It’s played with two decks of cards, four marbles for each player and a wooden board with […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a volunteer with Rebuilding Together Lewiston-Auburn and am wondering if you could help us with finding homes to work on for this year. RTLA is a nonprofit organization supported entirely by contributions of time, labor, material and money. We are dedicated to repairing homes of those who, due to financial hardship, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: It is time to join us at Governors Restaurant (1185 Lisbon St., Lewiston,753-073) for our third annual campaign to support the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society during April, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month (details at http://tinyurl.com/3boug62). On Patriot’s Day, April 18, dine with us from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and 10 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I recently traveled to Mali, West Africa. Since I returned on a weekend, I was unable to exchange my Malian currency back to U.S. dollars in Mali. Upon arrival at Logan Airport in Boston, I attempted to exchange it but was not able to. I checked with our local banks and credit […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to inform the community that High Street Congregational Church will not be holding a fabric supply fair this year. We will be renting spaces for a yard sale in late May, and a small amount of fabric will be available at this event. The sale will be May 21 from […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You have helped before and hopefully you can again. I am looking for someone in the Farmington-Wilton area who repairs sewing machines. I have a Janome that is 10 years old and needs to be cleaned and tensions adjusted. Thank you. — Ellen Hiscock, Dixfield, [email protected] ANSWER: You can go to Fabric […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m hoping that one of your readers might be able to help. My daughter is getting married in October and would like to ride from the church to the reception hall (a 15- to 20-minute ride) in a classic car. If anyone has a vintage car and they would be willing to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice is offering spring grief groups throughout Lewiston-Auburn, Norway, Bridgton, Farmington-Wilton and Mexico-Dixfield areas. All programs begin in May and require preregistration. Our program for grieving children and teens will be held in Lewiston beginning May 3 and in Farmington beginning May 5. Please call 576-7373 to preregister. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a good question for you. I believe a lot of people would be very interested in the answer. In Maine, we have Hollywood Slots. I go only four times a year for a change of pace and to see how well we do. By the rules of the gaming commission, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: What is the range of salaries for school teachers in Maine public schools? What would be their average income? How many days per year are they required to work? — No Name, Farmington ANSWER: Sun Spots emailed with David Connerty-Marin, the director of communications with the Maine Department of Education. He said […]