DEAR SUN SPOTS: For those who would like to increase their recycling options, I am currently collecting No. 1-7 plastics, small metals, clean tinfoil and old books, which will be brought to Portland for recycling. This is for the Lewiston-Auburn area. I can be reached at 783-1914 to arrange for dropoff or pickup as well […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please provide me an address for Ellen DeGeneres at which she would most likely read a letter herself. Also are there any more Jesse Stone movies in production? These are the movies starring Tom Selleck. I also would like information on the movie “Crazy Heart,” as to when it will be released […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I think that I’ve seen someone asking about a leach field problem once and thought maybe you could help me with a problem we are having. We’re a low-income family and need help very soon with our leach field. Is there an organization somewhere that can help a low-income family with replacing […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am writing in regard to the new telephone books. I wonder how many are having the same problem. The names and numbers are written so small you need a magnifying glass to see them. The last two years the smaller book was just fine. We haven’t gotten the smaller one this […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Governor’s Restaurant second annual campaign to support the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is set for April 19. On that day only, 10 percent of all sales and server tips at the Governor’s at 1185 Lisbon St. in Lewiston will be given to the GAHS. Also, for the entire month of April Governor’s […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are a fountain of information that we all appreciate and enjoy. I am in hopes that you will be able to tell me if there are any locations that give the shingles shot for no charge but take a donation? I have been told that it is very expensive and not […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: A few months ago, you had a reader write in and ask if anyone knew of something the American people did to help out with the war effort in World War II other than the bond and rubber drives, etc. My mom told me that the young ladies used the war as […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Our Catholic Charities Maine SEARCH program (Seek Elderly Alone, Renew Courage and Hope) relies almost entirely on the help of volunteers to provide our friendly visiting, telephone reassurance and other services to lonely isolated seniors and those with disabilities throughout Androscoggin County. We currently have nine clients on our waiting list, from […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there a Web site where someone can go to get an unbiased copy of the recently passed health reform law? — Fred via e-mail ANSWER: The Sun Journal published a review of the bill’s main points on Sunday, March 27; that should tell you a lot of what you want to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On March 22, there was someone from Buckfield with plastic bags to give away. I am interested in the plastic bags. I have a Girl Scout troop, and we could use them to bag cookies for customers at booth sales. I also use many at home for my small trash cans; they […]