DEAR SUN SPOTS: In the Feb. 19 story about the stained-glass windows from St. Patrick’s Church being sold to Japan, there is one scene of a man pouring from a jug? Is this a depiction of the water-to-wine story or something else? Thanks. — Rick Payette, [email protected] ANSWER: Sun Spots e-mailed with Irene at the […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I read the interesting story about pellet plants in Maine in the Feb. 13 Sun Journal. In it, George Soffron, president of the Maine Pellet Fuels Association, said “a lot of people are thinking about next heating season” (I am one of these people), and his company has started an advertising campaign […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: St. Francis Recovery Center would like you to know that we have become the newest host site for Angel Food Ministries in Maine. Angel Food Ministries (www.angelfoodministries.com) is an organization dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality food to those in need. Angel Food provides individuals and families with fresh, brand-name food for a […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Androscoggin Habitat for Humanity is now accepting applications from families or individuals living in Androscoggin County who are unable to acquire a mortgage loan for a home due to low income. We will be building a home in Lewiston for our next family. We are looking to work with an individual or […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: When is the Lewiston Public Library going to start using the dual card that allows people to use both Lewiston and Auburn libraries? I find the Lewiston library very difficult to use because of the parking situation. — No Name via e-mail ANSWER: They already are. Sun Spots spoke to Director Rick […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can anyone help me? I’m in need of some very expensive medications and have no extra money to buy some. Last week I received a flier from Global Pharmacy in Canada. The medications come from India. Has anyone bought some? Have you lost money or anything? — Jean, Auburn ANSWER: Sun Spots […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Bonjour! Loisirs Culturel A L’Etranger is in need of host families for French teens for three-week stays, July 7 to 27 and Aug. 4 to 24. Students bring their own spending money, have insurance and as always are very eager to meet, befriend and know their American host family. Host families are […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am hoping you can answer this question for me. Have you noticed all those pesky crows hanging around? Where did they come from and when are they going to go away? They are everywhere! I especially see them in the early morning and the evening. They are leaving a mess everywhere. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: How do I sign up to comment on the website? Thanks. — Mike via e-mail ANSWER: Sun Spots got the skinny on this procedure from Web Editor Pattie Reaves: “As of Feb. 1, the Sun Journal requires all commenters to go through a verification process in order to comment on SunJournal.com. To […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I enjoy reading the Sun Spots every day. Keep up the good work! When people appear on “Oprah” or “Dr. Phil” and other similar shows, do they get paid? We have upgraded our computer and got a laptop. Do you know of a person or organization that will take or need our […]