DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was delighted to see a wonderful article in the B-Section on Sunday (Jan. 29) under EATS written by Aimsel Ponti of Portland Press Herald featuring the Station Grill in Lewiston. I just had the pleasure of dining there with my two new neighbors. We were there for breakfast and I must […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union will hold a Craft De-Stash Bash on Saturday, March 30, from 9 a.m. to  2 p.m. at the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in Auburn. We’re inviting crafters who want to declutter your stash of surplus craft supplies to sell at this fun event. A 6-foot table […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You have been so helpful in the past, and I’m very grateful. Can you answer some questions about feeding wildlife in winter, please?My barn is home to feral cats this time of year, all ages judging from the paw prints. Is it OK to leave a bowl of dry cat food on […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Are AARP volunteers preparing tax returns this year? I haven’t heard anything about it. – Mary, Lewiston ANSWER: AARP Tax-Aide will provide free income tax preparation services for low/moderate income taxpayers for the 2024 filing season. Beginning the week of Feb. 6, experienced IRS-certified tax volunteers will prepare and electronically file federal […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Years ago there was a gentleman who taught feng shui at Edward Little High School in Auburn. He was extremely professional and I would be sincerely appreciative if you could help me find him. If not, would you please recommend someone else? — Jeanne, Auburn ANSWER: I’m putting your request out into […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In the January 22 Sun Spots, Linda from Oak Park Senior Housing requested puzzles. I have two plastic totes (about 30 puzzles to a tote) available. I attempted to reach Linda but the telephone number furnished is not a working number. — Gordon, no town ANSWER: The correct phone number for Linda […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston School Nutrition Program is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided at no charge to children attending school up to 18 years old. Meals are the same for all children who are attending summer programs at the end of the school year during summer months throughout […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: St. Mary’s Health System in Lewiston is recruiting adult volunteers. Please consider joining the St. Mary’s team of volunteers and have a positive impact on delivering quality patient care every day.The system needs individuals who like to be around people, enjoy helping others and have a desire to give back to our […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: At a Rural Community Action Ministry board meeting Jan. 15, one of our board members asked me whether our Senior Transportation program had shut down. I explained it had not and is one of our most critically important programs for our rural communities. The board member said he asked because he saw […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am always heartened by how this community comes together to help their neighbors, particularly most recently. I would like to let people know about another great way to help. The program is called Lasagna Love. It’s simple. You make and deliver a lasagna to someone in our community. The organization makes […]