The answer to your question about who or what handles the questions is a bit complicated — as is grammar, spelling and the English language in general — which is certainly part of the problem. Maybe time will see improvements, but few have been made in the last 20 or so years since these checkers […]

Our Catholic Charities SEARCH program (Seek Elderly Alone, Renew Courage and Hope) relies almost entirely on the help of volunteers to provide friendly visiting and transportation support to lonely and isolated seniors who live alone throughout Androscoggin County. Many of the seniors in our program seek companionship or socialization opportunities as they may live alone […]

I have questions about spam. Who decides what is spam and how is the decision made? I thought it might be when the same mail was sent to multiple recipients. Recently, the results of my lab tests from my doctor ended up in spam. A few days later, the doctor’s office sent me an appointment reminder […]

ANSWER: Saying something (in this case “orange”) is “the new black” is a reference to the popularity of the color black in fashion. Black is a color that goes with pretty much everything and some people even think it helps to make people appear thinner when they wear it. Sun Spots would go so far […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you find out if Greenwood Orchards stand on Route 4 in Turner is going to open again? They were open all winter from Thursday through Sunday, but now the sign out front says “Closed.” Thanks for any help you can be. — An Avid Reader, No Town. ANSWER: No need to […]

Earlier this spring, public works crews were out in force cold patching potholes in your area, but it’s more likely that the heaviest of traffic you experienced this construction season so far was the result of crews working on the Summer Street Extension, which was completed a few weeks ago. Though this work was on […]

As there is no longer any public access for boating or swimming on the pond, Sun Spots should file a retraction removing No Name Pond from that list. — Claude, Lewiston. ANSWER: Consider it done. It’s too bad that some people disrespected the property and generosity of the landowners, resulting in lost access for all […]

ANSWER: As of right now, the Rollerdrome in Auburn is up and running on its summer schedule until Labor Day, which means they’ll be open evenings throughout the summer months. The popular roller skating rink has been family owned and operated for more than 60 years.  DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to sell a fur […]

My husband registered for the draft during the Vietnam War. Fortunately, he wasn’t called, but later went on to serve his country for 20 years. Ali is no hero. —Kate, Livermore ANSWER: Thank you to your husband, and to all other veterans, for his/their service, bravery and loyalty. There will never be enough words, or […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would appreciate it if you could ask Channel 8 why they report on the weather news that Berlin, N.H., and Bethel, Maine, have the same temperature 100 percent of the time? I live in Bethel, so I know this is erroneous. — No Name, Bethel. ANSWER: Sun Spots reached out to […]