DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can you find anyone in the community who teaches line dancing? I’ve been attending line dancing sessions in another state and really love it. I would like to continue when I return home. — Joanne, no town ANSWER: Livin’ It Up Line Dancing with Rosa Storer is starting this week through Lewiston […]
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Reader is seeking appraiser for paper currency dated 1864
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have old United States currency (paper money, not coins) dated 1864 and would like to get it appraised. Is there anyone in Sun Spots Land who could do it? Thank you for all the assistance you give to our communities. — No name, no town ANSWER: You will want to connect […]
Older woman in need of help to remove snow from roof in Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there anyone who can help my sister-in-law who needs to have her roof shoveled off? She’s 82 and lives in Auburn. I’m concerned about her. — Grace, no town ANSWER: Hopefully, some of the snow has melted off that roof this week but perhaps Sun Spots readers could recommend someone to […]
Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn seeks volunteers, applications for home projects
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a volunteer with Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn and I’m asking that readers 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 the homes of those who, due to financial hardship, age, and/or disability, […]
Volunteer tutors needed by Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin; training offered
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin has a significant waiting list of adults who need to improve their English to connect with jobs and manage day-to-day life. Volunteers are needed to serve as one-on-one tutors, as well as English Conversation Partners. Literacy Volunteers tutors and English conversation partners have helped hundreds of adults gain the skills […]
Have some pie to celebrate Pi Day
DEAR SUN SPOTS: As Pi Day approaches, Mexico Congregational Church, UCC (“Green Church”) at 163 Main St., will celebrate with a sale of homemade pies on Saturday, March 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. Pre-orders will be taken for 9-inch apple, chocolate cream and blueberry pies at $15 each. Please call the church phone at […]
Donating your soda can tabs
“Friends, I’m asking you to look for ways to help your neighbors. Kindness matters.”
Reader has soda can tabs to donate to a school or nonprofit
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have lots of soda can pop tops to donate to a school or nonprofit. — No name, no town ANSWER: If you don’t get any other takers, you’ll want to get those tabs to the Ronald McDonald House in Portland. Go to https://rmhcmaine.org/ or call 780-6282. The organization is at 250 […]
Kaydenz Kitchen requests supplies for its warming shelter in Lewiston
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Immediate needs for Kaydenz Kitchen include instant oatmeal packets, Pop Tarts, granola bars, creamer, disposable coffee cups with or without lids and disinfectant spray. Donations can be dropped off at our 551 Lincoln St. location Wednesday through Friday from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thank you for […]
Jay church is hosting a free lasagna dinner for the public this Saturday
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Jay Baptist Church at 27 Smith Road in Jay, will provide a free public supper Saturday, Feb. 22, from 4:30-6 p.m. The menu will include lasagna, salad, dinner rolls, dessert and drinks. All are invited. – Kay, Jay ANSWER: That sounds so nice. What a fabulous way to bring the community together on […]