DEAR SUN SPOTS: The town of Hartford, in conjunction with the Evening Star Masonic Lodge in Buckfield, is hosting a benefit supper Saturday, March 15, from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Hartford Town Hall, 1196 Main St. Proceeds will go toward a small replacement home for the Stevens family whose current house has been struck by […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The SHAREcenter is accepting musical instrument donations as they partner with Maine Public Radio and Music & Magic of Maine to assist with their Musical Instrument Drive, their annual giveaway for students in need in central and southern Maine. The instruments are provided to students free of charge and leftover instruments are […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: When you are decluttering and culling your Christmas décor and other holiday items, Fairbanks Union Church in Farmington is willing to take them. We will collect all Christmas items, including  ornaments, trees, wreaths, garlands, lights, linens, dishes, books, music, village scenes, inside and outside decorations, ugly Christmas sweaters, anything Christmas! We will […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have been trying to find someone to work with a young girl to help her improve her softball pitching skills. She will be 11 years old this summer. It has been difficult to find anyone and we are hoping you can help. There seems to be plenty of people and places […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can you find anyone in the community who teaches line dancing? I’ve been attending line dancing sessions in another state and really love it. I would like to continue when I return home. — Joanne, no town ANSWER: Livin’ It Up Line Dancing with Rosa Storer is starting this week through Lewiston […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have old United States currency (paper money, not coins) dated 1864 and would like to get it appraised. Is there anyone in Sun Spots Land who could do it? Thank you for all the assistance you give to our communities. — No name, no town ANSWER: You will want to connect […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there anyone who can help my sister-in-law who needs to have her roof shoveled off? She’s 82 and lives in Auburn. I’m concerned about her. — Grace, no town ANSWER: Hopefully, some of the snow has melted off that roof this week but perhaps Sun Spots readers could recommend someone to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a volunteer with Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn and I’m asking that readers 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 the homes of those who, due to financial hardship, age, and/or disability, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin has a significant waiting list of adults who need to improve their English to connect with jobs and manage day-to-day life. Volunteers are needed to serve as one-on-one tutors, as well as English Conversation Partners. Literacy Volunteers tutors and English conversation partners have helped hundreds of adults gain the skills […]