DEAR SUN SPOTS: What was the occasion for the large fireworks display in Lewiston-Auburn on May 12? Who paid for the fireworks? Thank you. — No Name, Lewiston ANSWER: The fireworks were explained at the Bates College website: “Residents in the neighborhood around Bates College shouldn’t be surprised to hear and see some pyrotechnics this […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thanks for all the information you share with us each day. I am hoping you can help me. I would like to get some reasonably priced voice lessons for my granddaughter. She lives in the Jay-Wilton area. Thanks for any information you can provide. — Sue via email ANSWER: Sun Spots does […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Maine Franco-American Genealogical Society is now planning its October 2013 raffle for our fall meeting. Last year, the society’s first raffle was its most successful fundraiser of 2012. Please consider donating a prize (cash, gift certificate or other prize) to help our raffle. Raffle tickets will be sold from July to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Kudos to Mark LaFlamme for his article on Norlands living history museum (May 5). It was very interesting and informative from start to finish. Is there a place in L-A that recharges fire extinguishers? If not, can they be recycled? Thanks for a great column. — B.G., Turner ANSWER: Sun Spots also enjoyed […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Mechanic Falls Library is looking for donations of books for our annual book sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18. Books can be dropped off at the library location at the Mechanic Falls Town Office at 108 Lewiston St., Mechanic Falls. The book sale will be held in […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am writing for my son who is bipolar and living in his own place now. He has no income and is still waiting on SSI. He has nothing but a radio to keep him company. He has a TV that we gave him, but it doesn’t receive any stations. If someone […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: To help the victims of the fires, I decided to go through my closet and kitchen for items I had doubles of or had not used for more than six months. I had towels, curtains, a comforter, clothing, mixer, slow cooker, etc. I wasn’t sure where to take them but finally ended […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for a class on how to operate a Kindle Fire in the Lewiston-Auburn. I also need the same for an iPod Touch. Both items were gifts, and I’m feeling very inadequate on how to operate them. Thank you for the wonderful service and assistance you provide. — No Name […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You have helped me many times in the past, and I’m hoping you can again. Care Credit is a financial concern that helps people pay bills on a payment program. I have used it for both dental work and hearing aids. I need new eyeglasses, but don’t know of any optometrists in […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thanks for a great column. I have been reading letters and commits in your column on the easiest way to clean windows. May I add what I do? A few years ago I was complaining to my boss about how hard it was to keep my windows clean and free of streaks. […]