DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Senior Companion Program is looking for caring individuals who want to make a difference. The program, sponsored by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, offers the opportunity for volunteers to provide companionship and support to homebound/isolated adults. Volunteers who are income qualified earn a tax-free stipend, reimbursement for mileage and other […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My husband went fishing Wednesday evening, Sept. 22, using the public boat launch behind the Higgins boat store (the launch on River Road behind Wendy’s and Coldwell Banker) in Auburn. There were other people using the launch, too, and they left some items behind. We would really like to return them; my […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Now that the recipes for pickling are done, I hope you or someone out there can help me. When I was young, my mother used to make a white sauce (I think using flour and milk, but I have no idea what else) and cut yellow string beans to about a half-inch, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you find out if there will be a cost-of-living increase for Social Security this year? Thanks. — No Name, Lewiston ANSWER: It does not look likely. A story in the Christian Science Monitor on Sept. 20 said that although the official announcement will not be made until Oct. 15 that the […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can you find out if Maggie Rodriguez will come back to the “Early Show” on Channel 13? Harry Smith is the host. We miss Maggie, and we love the newly married weatherman, Dave. — No Name, Lewiston ANSWER: As you probably already know by now, Maggie returned a week ago. But get […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Oct. 23, Sumner Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be holding a ticket auction at the high school in Buckfield. We would like to ask for new or nearly new items for the auction. Maybe someone might have a gift that they never used and would be willing to donate. We can […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have the Sun Journal sent to me here in Texas, and I read the following, in order, the obituaries, Sun Spots (sorry you are second) and then Mark Trail. I would like the mailing address of Victoria Rowell. She was a foster child and was a foster parent for 35 years […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a question for you. Can you tell us the difference between Maine Crafters and United Maine Crafters? We don’t seem to see the difference when we attend craft shows. Do you know if a craft fair is coming up for either one? Enjoy this column very much. — No Name, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for someone with a heavy-duty sewing machine who can put a new lining in a leather motorcycle jacket. I am willing to deliver, pickup and pay a reasonable price for the service. I sew, but have never worked with leather. I can be reached at 786-2574 or leave a […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Auburn Lions Club is preparing for another year, and your super column can help us. First, the club is looking for persons, who might like to join. Our club meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at noontime. A major focus of Lions is to provide eyeglasses and […]