DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for spreading the word about the baked bean and casserole takeout supper at Danville Junction Grange last month, it was a huge success!  Thanks, too, to all our loyal supporters for their generosity. We will soon be able to continue with our list of repairs to the hall. It was decided to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Following the final closing of Luce Photography Studio in Farmington, an inventory of several thousands of envelopes with pictures, proofs and negatives were left. These date from the 1930s to the studio’s closing. They were distributed to area historical societies. We, the Livermore/Livermore Falls Historical Society received over a thousand images belonging […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: It saddens my heart to inform Sun Spotters that Norm Blais, co-owner of Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends, died suddenly just before Christmas.He said, “Don’t worry, Sun Spots will put out our need for help.” And as always, he was right. The day he died (Dec. 22, 2021) your gift of love for […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there any information regarding the Class of 1952’s 70th year reunion for Edward Little High School? I have asked and no one seems to know. I need to make my vacation plans around that event so any information would be appreciated. —  Theresa, no town ANSWER: I’m sure you’re not the […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there a qualified Apple computer technician in our area? I’m trying to save a trip to Portland. I need a general cleanup of my laptop. You are my A.M. go-to every weekday. I lived in Florida for 20 years and missed your columns! — Carroll, Lewiston ANSWER: In the Rolodex, I […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there anyone in the local area who does energy assessments? I’d like to have one completed on my home. — David, Auburn ANSWER: The best way to start on your quest is to contact Efficiency Maine in Augusta (https://www.efficiencymaine.com/at-home/energy-audit/). There is an email form for you to fill out on this […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am writing to find out if Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends is still looking for donations. I had the address and have misplaced it. — No name, Rangeley ANSWER: Tommy’s very much needs donations. The no-kill, nonprofit shelter provides hundreds of feral cats born in the wild, as well as abandoned and […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I read your column every day and have especially enjoyed the letters from people who have had someone be very kind and generous to them. It really is very heartwarming in today’s world. Just before Christmas, I was in the Hannaford store in Farmington. Being a disabled senior I was in a […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lewiston Housing is looking for two weekly volunteers to pick up bags of groceries at St. Mary’s Food Pantry at 208 Bates St. at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays and deliver them to residents at several of our housing sites. The time commitment each week is less than two hours. Background checks are required. […]