DEAR SUN SPOTS: Pathways is a nonprofit agency that provides a number of services for individuals with disabilities. Due to a limited budget, we rely on the donations of community members for a lot of our projects. Please take a look around and see if you have any of our wish list items in your […]

Editor’s note: This column was edited on March 31 to correct the answer. DEAR SUN SPOTS: Time Warner Cable has quietly dropped the Russia Today Channel from its lineup in the Rumford area. Has it been dropped in other areas of Maine as well? What can we do to get it back? The RT Channel […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Several months ago while watching the “Today Show,” I saw a segment on a hospital in California (I believe it was in San Diego but not sure) that will help veterans free of charge, no matter what needs to be done, treatments, counseling, surgeries or whatever is necessary. I didn’t pay very […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Safe Voices will be hosting a helpline training beginning March 1. We are looking for individuals who are interested in participating in the training. Many times our 24-hour free and confidential helpline is the first point of contact clients have with our agency. Volunteers are training on all of the services Safe […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In the Feb 20 column a person commented on not being able to read the Sun Journal on the iPad when traveling. You answered that the iPad does not have cellular capability such as a phone. There are two types of iPads: One that is only Wi-Fi and one that has both […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you or your readers know of a handyman who does odd jobs for seniors? Thank you. — No Name via email ANSWER: Dean Hinkley, Wales, 375-6163, has been highly recommended. If others would like to be added to the list, please write Sun Spots. DEAR SUN SPOTS: Good morning and thank […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I teach kindergarten in Phillips, and we have a wonderful place for our children to slide during recess. However, with so many children using them, we are having trouble finding plastic sleds that won’t break easily. Do you or any of your readers know of any place that might sell a heavier […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was wondering if there are any equine stables in the Androscoggin County area or nearby that would be interested in having somebody to help them with cleaning stalls, feeding horses, etc., on a volunteer basis this summer. The person is a novice and would have to be taught. Also wondering if […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am writing because you are always so good at helping people. One year ago last May I ordered a deal from Dish network, a two-year commitment with a $100 gift card as bonus. One had to go online to get the gift card and have the payment taken out of your […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for your column and the services you provide. This letter concerns the new general assistance order in Maine. It is many pages long, and one requirement for anyone to receive assistance is they must cash in any life insurance policies they have. Can you find out if this is true? […]