DEAR SUN SPOTS: Pleasant St. Drop-in Center is in dire need of blankets, men’s gloves, sweatshirts and hoodies. We also need men’s jeans in sizes 36 and 38 and men’s underwear sizes L and XL. Nights continue to be chilly and all this rain has been hard on our unhoused neighbors. Your donations are greatly […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You always seem to have the correct answers and I need some help. I just returned from my regularly scheduled oil change and the mechanic found that mice had been in my vehicle. Long story short, they caused some damage and this cost me more than my usual fee. Any advice from […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: It seems impossible to find this information online so I’m hoping a veteran may have the answer. During World War II, were families able to send packages to soldiers overseas? This information is to be included in a memoir. — No name, no town ANSWER: I’m asking WWII vets to share their […]

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 […]