DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding where to purchase TracFones (Feb. 24 Sun Spots), they can be purchased from QVC, where I get mine every year. It has 1,500 minutes with data and texting. — John, no town ANSWER: Excellent! Thank you for the tip. I checked it out and there are many brands of TracFones to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have an Amcrest security system that is giving us DVR problems. Is there someone in the area that works on these systems? Recently, there were lines on the videos and today there are no videos showing.  We are not particularly technology savvy and we think your Rolodex is wonderful. — No name, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want Sun Spots readers to know that you can drop off your returnable bottles at the YWCA on East Avenue in Lewiston. Money is used for supplies. You can call the YWCA at 795-4050 or contact me at 576-0964. — Sharon, no town ANSWER: Excellent! This is in reply to the […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’ve had the same phone at least 15 years. It’s a 3G TracFone that I added 200 minutes to on Feb. 1 at Walmart. I have gotten two calls on this TracFone saying the same message that on Feb. 22 my TracFone will no longer work and be available for me to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I had written to you last fall regarding the replicas of the Turner Center Creamery and the Turner Twin Bridge. These were built by a gentleman in town named Del Sennett and were displayed in the Turner Bicentennial Parade in 1986. They were later placed on town property for everyone to enjoy. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: What can an employee in Maine do to receive their W-2? It seems my employer is not in any hurry to give us one, nor does he seem to intend to. What recourse do we have? — No name, no town ANSWER: Well, that’s not good. I trust you have communicated to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Would anyone have some cribbage boards to donate to Montello Manor in Lewiston? If so, please drop them off at the front door.—Amy, no town ANSWER: The address is 540 College St. I hope there is a big turn-out in support of the residents playing cribbage. It really is a fun way […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a volunteer with Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn and  wondering if you could help us with finding homes to renovate this year. The nonprofit organization is supported entirely by contributions of time, labor, material and money. We are dedicated to repairing homes of those who, due to financial hardship, age and/or disability, cannot […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m wondering if any groups are conducting bottle drives and picking up empties. The Girl Scouts had a wonderful drop-off spot on Ferry Road, but it’s no longer there. It was very convenient and right on my way. Is anyone else providing such a place? — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: I’m putting […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for someone who can knit me a pair of large women’s mittens. I have the yarn that matches my scarf and I could mail it to the knitter and would pay them to do this for me. — Mary, Auburn ANSWER: Do you have a pattern or at least a […]