DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein is sponsoring the 20th annual Arrive Alive Creative Contest, open to all graduating high school seniors in Maine. Due to the number of entries received, the contest is limited to seniors only. Seniors may enter by submitting a creative project of their choice that sends a message to their peers […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Mexico Congregational Church, UCC (the Green Church) at 163 Main St. will host a takeout supper on Saturday, April 13. The menu will be chicken-on-a-biscuit, veggies, cranberry sauce and homemade pie for $12. Preorders are welcome. Call 364-8603 and leave a message after the beep, stating your name and phone number and […]

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 […]