DEAR SUN SPOTS: It’s reassuring to know the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. still guarantees bank deposits, but what about fraudulent transactions over the internet? What do banks do if this occurs? What requirements do customers need to adhere to for reimbursements if there has been fraudulent activity? It’s comforting to have access to your column […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I usually store fresh ginger root in the cupboard or refrigerator but this morning when I went to make butternut squash soup and peeled and cut the ginger stored in the fridge it was wet inside with the texture feeling different than usual. What is the best way to store ginger so […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Marine Corps League Central Maine Detachment 810 and the L&A Veterans Council will host a Remembrance Tribute to Vietnam War/Vietnam-era veterans on Tuesday, March 28, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. This will be held at the Lewiston Armory on 65 Central Ave. in Lewiston. The public is invited to join us […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: For those of us of an older generation, years ago Lewiston had a weekly French newspaper called Le Messager.My mom loved it and subscribed. While attending Catholic schools in Lewiston, half of the day our lessons were in French. Having always been a newspaper lover, I read Le Messager for the practice […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The folks at Readfield United Methodist Church on Route 17 in Kents Hill are looking to brighten up the month of March by holding a Cabin Fever Game Day on Saturday, March 25, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. We will have an assortment of traditional games available and invite people to bring […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to thank the lady who made the rice bag for me and brought it to me, plus would not let me pay for it. People like her are angels, always there to help others. I didn’t get her name but I want to thank her so very much. It’s so […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In February 2022, we were spurred to start a warming center after an unhoused woman froze to death in Lewiston. As warmer weather approached, the center (at the First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. in Auburn) became a low-barrier weekend drop-in, working to provide resources, comfort and dignity to the homeless people […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am a volunteer with Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn and hope you could help us with finding homes to renovate this year. This nonprofit organization is supported entirely by contributions of time, labor, material and money. We are dedicated to repairing the homes of those who, due to financial hardship, age, and/or disability, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am cleaning out closets, etc. and have clothing and household items to donate such as ladies coats, dresses, blouses and slacks, kitchen items, and bedding. Most of this stash is nearly new. I’d like to give to a few places in the L-A area and know you have nonprofits listed in […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for helping us spread the word about the public supper at Mexico Congregational Church (“Green Church”) at 163 Main St. that had to be rescheduled. Due to a snowstorm, the supper has been moved to Saturday, March 18.  The menu of boiled dinner with ham, vegetables and pie remains the […]