DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to start a chapter of Newborns in Need in Androscoggin County. This organization is a 5013C nonprofit that gives essential items such as diapers, wipes, bottles, onesies, booties, sleepers, receiving blankets and washcloths to infants leaving the hospital with nothing but a diaper. As sad as it is, many […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can you tell me if there will be an increase in Social Security this coming year? — Bev, Bethel ANSWER: It was just announced Wednesday that there will be a small increase (less than 2 percent) for recipients this year. Estimates from various websites are of between 1.5 and 1.8 percent. The […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You’ve helped me in the past, and I hope you can again. Would you or your readers know how to get rid of fruit flies in the kitchen? I was told to put a dish of vinegar out for them, but that didn’t help. Any help you can give me will be […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Calling all storytellers! The BookReach program is seeking dedicated volunteers to spend up to an hour of their time every one to two weeks reading to children. Sponsored by both the Lewiston and Auburn libraries, BookReach is dedicated to fostering a love of books in our youngest readers and bringing quality children’s […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was wondering if you could find out how the Catholic churches get named? I know some are basilicas and some are cathedrals and some churches. Not being a Catholic, I don’t know. Thanks. Now if you could just have a column on Sunday, the week would be perfect! — No Name […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have been looking for extended mirrors that you use to haul a camper, the ones with rubber straps that fit over truck mirrors. I have tried three camper part departments, but they only have the metal mirrors. Could you see if anyone has a pair they like to get rid of? […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are a local bass club in need of a meeting place. We have 25 members and would be meeting once a month for two hours from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. We are looking for the Lewiston-Auburn region or surrounding towns for our meeting place. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You help so many people with so many different questions that I’m hoping you might be able to help me with this one. I was wondering if there is a way to find a list of famous people who live (full time or seasonally) in our great state of Maine. I do […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My 77-year-old friend in Lewiston just wanted to make her deck more safe. But that led to the discovery of dry rot and removal of the back wall of her house, which is now exposed to the elements. This led to a call to the code enforcement officer. The contractor jacked up […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: What happened to the Nate Berkus show on Channel 8 at 10 a.m.? I called the cable company and could never get through to a live voice. I really enjoyed the show. Last week it was replaced by Jeff Probst show with no announcement. — No Name, Livermore Falls ANSWER: Sun Spots […]