DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m always looking for natural ways to be rid of garden pests. For instance, black pepper and cayenne pepper sprinkled on the plant’s leaves works. And I know slugs hate lime or anything gritty. Shallow platters containing beer also work to deter slugs, but I need more answers. — No name, Jay […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: There was an article a while back about a man who refurbishes bicycles and donates them to children in need. A friend has lots of bike parts and would like to donate them to him to get more bikes into the hands of kids, rather than take the parts to the dump. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: AARP Free Tax Preparation service at Sacred Heart will not reopen in 2020. We just received word that the National AARP Tax-Aide Foundation has decided not to allow any of its Free Tax Preparation sites to reopen this season due to COVID-19. Given that most of our volunteers and customers are part […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On May 16 I went shopping at the Auburn Walmart and upon my arrival home I noticed one of my ladies black leather gloves was missing. If anyone out there finds my glove, please bring it to the store and I will pick it up. I would be extremely grateful. — No […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was reading in the June 3 Sun Spots about what to do with old cans of paint. One option is to take them to Aubuchon Hardware where they have a recycling program. You are allowed to bring in five cans per day. — Melanie, Temple ANSWER: Brilliant! Thank you for this […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Edward Little High School Reunion Committee for the Class of 1955 has decided to postpone our reunion until next year. Class members will receive more information in the spring of 2021. If you have not received any information about our reunion already then you may not be on our current list […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I write on behalf of Lewiston Housing to ask if there are any folks out there who would be interested in making masks for youth that live at the Hillview family site. As we are planning to resume our Aspirations  youth programming and activities in the coming weeks (in a new fashion), […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like some help in clarifying when it’s proper to call 911 and where to call if you see an issue that really isn’t an emergency, but is suspicious, alarming and potentially dangerous. Yesterday, I was traveling on I-95.  A car approached from behind me rather aggressively and then passed. I noted […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please give me some names of Singer sewing machine repair people in the Lewiston-Auburn area? I miss Cote Bros. Sewing Machine Repair as they were so good and close by. Thanks to them for all their years of service and thanks for your help. — Rachel, Hebron ANSWER: Carolynn’s Sewing […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: What a blast from the past when I read this morning’s (May 31, Reader needs help finding long-lost friend) column! The letter from ‘Prets’ looking for Janet Welch gave no contact information, but I still live in the area. — Jan, no town ANSWER: If Prets will please write again, I will […]