ANSWER: We’ve probably all seen those ads promising big bucks for stuffing envelopes, but beware — many, if not most, of those are scams. They often want you to send in money (it might even be a small amount, such as $10) or to provide personal information. Sun Spots’ advice? Don’t do it. There are […]

ANSWER: Thank you for this good advice, Deb. It’s true, animals that are searching for food are attracted to the scents of garbage, and it is possible for their heads to become caught in small food containers, which in turn, can cause the animal to suffer from confusion, dehydration and starvation — which eventually can […]

I want you to know that I clipped out each part of your answer and made copies of them. One set of copies was sent to my brother-in-law in South Carolina. Grandfather Giffin is the only family member in my husband’s family to see active war service. My husband served four years in the Navy […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I read your column all the time. Could you please tell me where Simard-Payne Park is located? The pictures look good, so it must be nice to see it. Thank you. — No Name, No Town. ANSWER: Simard-Payne Law Enforcement Memorial Park was, until 2007, known as Railroad Park. It is located […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: With lots of renewal happening on lower Minot Avenue in Auburn (Agren’s Appliance, Mechanic’s Savings, and soon the old Barn location), why are the old abandoned Jimmy’s Restaurant and Cameron Tire buildings still standing? Urban blight is a poor welcome to the city. — Carl, Auburn. ANSWER: Renewal and development is a […]

Second, did I also read somewhere that we are supposed to get a 2 percent raise in our Social Security checks, and if so, do you now when? Sure hope I wasn’t dreaming on that one. Thanks for all the good you do for so many people. — No Name, No Town. ANSWER: You’re not […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a family Bible that needs to have some restorations done. Can you refer me to someone who does this kind of work? Thank you so much. — No Name, Lewiston. ANSWER: Sun Spots has had a similar question recently. Carlson and Turner Antiquarian Books is located at 241 Congress St. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: This information is for seniors on Social Security. My wife died on June 29, 2016 at 9 p.m., exactly 27 hours and one minute before July 1, 2016. Well, guess what? Her Social Security check for June has to be returned because they will not pay for anyone who dies before the month […]

Do you have any non-large items you don’t need anymore? Do you want to help save the lives of our feral feline friends? We are looking for items, in good shape, gently used, previously loved for our Super Summer Yard Sale. Join us and help make these days a memorable one for Tommy’s kitties. Your […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston School Nutrition Program is offering a Summer Food Service Program meal at no charge to school-age children up to age 18 who are attending school. Breakfast and lunch are served weekdays at the following locations through Aug. 19: Kennedy Park, Hillview and the YWCA. All meals must be eaten on […]