DEAR SUN SPOTS: I just got a cute end table with built-in USB ports. It’s so convenient for charging my phone and tablet. Unfortunately, Apple needs bulky adapters which are a pain and unsightly. I know you can buy cords at Dollar Stores that plug directly into USB and Apple products. I’m hesitant to buy these […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Congratulations to the Lewiston boys hockey team on their outstanding year and on winning the state championship. Inquiring minds at the local coffee shops want to know why players dye their hair yellow? — Ginny, Lewiston ANSWER: I was told that dyeing/bleaching hair is a playoff tradition in high school hockey. Many […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thanks to the contributor “No name, West Poland”!  The recipe for Chocolate Bread Pudding was spot on. I had forgotten how delicious it is. My mother passed away 10 months ago, at the age of 93, and she made this often with leftover croissants. What great memories!  Please keep sharing the recipes of […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Retired Educators’ Association is scheduled to meet at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, at The Green ladle at Lewiston High School. The price for the meal is $19 ($20 at the door). The scheduled speakers are Joyce and Carl Bucciantini. Please make checks out to AREA and mail to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Spring is here and at the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society we’re gearing up for the busiest time of the year and we need your help! Volunteering with and fostering for the society can be a very rewarding experience. Not only does it help animals in need in a variety of ways, but […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: A friend of mine lost her cellphone March 5 and is hoping someone picked it up and will return it to her. The phone is in a light lavender case. Most likely it was dropped in the parking lot at Dollar Tree at the Auburn Plaza at 730 Center St. If someone […]

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

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union is hosting the De-Stash Sale on Saturday, March 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in Auburn. No admission fee is needed for shoppers looking to increase their stash of craft supplies. WLU will sell homemade baked goods. We are […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are such a big help with all our inquiries. I’m wondering if you would have a good, easy recipe for bread pudding. Thank you for your help. — Rose, Lewiston ANSWER: There are so many great options for bread pudding recipes — some are basic and some are very fancy! I’ll […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My husband has misplaced the information you printed to have taxes done by AARP at the Sacred Heart Church in Auburn. Would you please be so kind to run it one more time? — Barbara, Minot ANSWER: I received a note from one of the organizers of that service a few weeks […]