DEAR SUN SPOTS: Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin has an urgent need for volunteers to serve as tutors and English conversation partners to work with the many new adult students who need work on their education and their English speaking skills. A 10-hour tutor training workshop is planned for two consecutive days — from 9 a.m. to 2 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have had my license plate number since I registered my first car. I read your answer about the new Maine license plate (Feb. 28 Sun Spots) but it didn’t state if we will receive our current license plate in the mail or if we have to request it. I did read […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Maine Music Society Chorale would like to alert its patrons who received our season brochure last September that the date for its March concert, “A Breath of Mozart,” has changed. The correct dates are Saturday, March 16, and Sunday, March 17. The times are 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 2 p.m. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Minot United Methodist Church at 142 Minot Ave. in Auburn is hosting a buffet-style bean supper Saturday from 5-6 p.m. The menu is beans, brown bread, casseroles and desserts. The donation is $8 for adults and teens; free for children under 12. — Kelly, Minot ANSWER: Here in Maine, bean suppers […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Maine Music Society Chorale would like to alert its patrons who received our season brochure last September that the date for its March concert, A Breath of Mozart, has changed. The correct dates are Saturday, March 16, and Sunday, March 17. The times and location remain the same. See http://www.mainemusicsociety.org for more information […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to thank Cindy for donating the metal bed frame I was looking for. It was appreciated. I am now looking for some children’s books. The books are titled, “Warriors” by Erin Hunter. I used to find them at bookstores, but the ones where I bought them are closed now. I […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I wanted to provide an update on the two recent queries I had placed with Sun Spots. First, regarding Dr. Lucy O’Connell, my sister and I met with her granddaughter last month and gave her some old photos and other items. Our grandmother worked for Dr. Lucy O’Connell 100 years ago. It […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a retired audiologist and want to say that your reply to the person inquiring about over the counter (OTC) hearing aids was spot on (Feb. 26 Sun Spots). The only way to get properly fitting hearing aids, whether prescription or OTC, is to first have a comprehensive hearing exam by a […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Maine will have a new license plate soon. I love the old state of Maine flag for its simplicity, although I also love chickadees.What exactly does this mean for us? The article I saw in Sunday’s paper said we will not incur any additional costs, but how do we make the switch? […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: As fundraising continues for repair after the flood damage to the Mexico Congregational Church, UCC (the Green Church) at 163 Main St., we will have a takeout supper Saturday, March 9, with pickup from 4-6 p.m. A serving will consist of a pint of corn chowder, a homemade biscuit, and a slice […]