DEAR SUN SPOTS: Last year or so the Sun Journal had a series of stories titled “Tough Times, Smart Money.” I am especially interested in the segment with recipes, specifically the one for homemade hummus and tortilla chips. I did copy it but cannot find it in my elaborate filing system — ha! I would […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 153, South Main Street, Auburn, will have a yard and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 12, at the post. Proceeds will benefit the Life Center in Auburn. For more information, call me at 784-1635. — Carol, Auburn DEAR SUN SPOTS: Alley […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for the helpful information you provide. I read about the money invested by the YMCA to assist various groups but wonder when the building will be made handicap accessible. I have been unable to use the building due to my physical limitations. I thought that a tax-exempt facility that qualifies […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Sun Spots is one of the most useful newspaper columns ever in so many different ways. I came across some old photos recently, and I just identified the people. They are Beulah Tracy Gough, her husband, Herbert William Gough, and his brother, Alfred Gough, all of whom lived in Auburn. The dates […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please settle a bet with my teenagers. What is the curfew for teenagers in Auburn? Are there different labor laws in regards to teenagers having part-time jobs in relation to their age? They won’t believe me unless they see it in print! Thank you! — No Name via e-mail ANSWER: According to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can anyone tell me how long one can use home-canned veggies and be safe? Also, store-brand cans of veggies? Thank you. — No Name, Auburn ANSWER: There were numerous postings online relating stories about canned goods eaten after decades, but experts seem to agree that one year is near the maximum with […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the recent inquiry about Cooper’s, it was one room-with-attached kitchen, near enough to walk to from Bates during my student years there from 1951 to 1955. A hamburger, fries, and a chocolate milk shake cost 46 cents, and the whole dorm could tell you’d been to Cooper’s because you […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We seek your help in finding an organization or group that will give senior citizens free rides for life if they donate their car to the group. Is this true? Are they local or statewide? Thanks always for your help. — Gigi H., No Town ANSWER: Sun Spots guesses that you are […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Now that prom is over, the LHS Students Transitioning Experiencing Homelessness Program would like to ask young women and men from our community to donate their prom dresses and suits to our homeless youth for proms to come. We were able to send six students with beautiful donated dresses and suits off […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for always being there for people who need your help and advice. I’m 63 and retired. I got scammed to the point that I would like to file a small claim against this man but do not know how to go about it. I need a lawyer who does pro […]