DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Jan. 11, I went to BJ’s in Auburn to gas up and paid $2.799 per gallon. I read on Facebook where a customer paid $2.179 on the same day at the same time. A photo was posted. Is this fair to all of us who paid more? People posting on Facebook […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Connect Church will host Lead Me Home, to connect community voices Jan. 27 from 4:30-6 p.m. at the church at 263 Turner St. We will discuss advocacy supporting our unhoused neighbors in Lewiston-Auburn. Guest speaker is Darlene Conant, founder of Salt & Light Community Center. Auburn Mayor Jeffrey Harmon and Advocate Dan […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: A benefit bean supper at Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus St. in Lewiston, is planned for 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20. The proceeds are to benefit the family of Maverick, who was in a Boston hospital from birth until he was 9 months old. He had multiple heart surgeries since […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston-Auburn Optimist Club has two scholarship opportunities for local residents. The essay contest offers a $2,500 scholarship based on the topic, “Optimism: How It Connects Us.” The oratorical contest also offers a $2,500 scholarship based on the presentation “How to Change the World with Optimism.” The guidelines require that contestants be […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My friend and I are having a hard time trying to find rides to medical appointments and the supermarket. I used to call (Rural Community Action Ministry in Leeds) and they were great. My friend tells me they no longer give rides and she cannot find a company who does. She is […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: 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, our experienced IRS-certified tax volunteers will prepare and electronically file federal and Maine income tax returns. We work at Sacred Heart Church at the corner of Minot and […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the Jan. 5 Sun Spots regarding Lewiston Strong T-shirts, etc., I was in Topsham at Day’s Jewelers with my granddaughter who requested a Lewiston Strong pendant. There are two styles, one being a pricier gold outline of the State of Maine. She wanted the silver one as it has […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is it too early to ask where and when seniors can get their income tax returns done free? As always, thank you for any information.—Richard, no town ANSWER: It’s not too early to ask. According to the AARP web site, the Tax-Aide locator will launch in mid-January and sites will open in […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Last year at this time I asked for Christmas decorations for our sale in November and we had an overwhelming response from Sun Spots readers. For that, we are very thankful. Our sale was such a success that we will do it again this year. We are now asking again if people are downsizing […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have an off-white Thomasville sofa. It’s 80 inches long, has three cushions, and is clean and in very good condition. I’d like to give this to someone who needs it. You must be able to pick it up. Please call 743-7886. — Rebecca, South Paris ANSWER: That’s so generous and I’m […]