DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for a quilting group for a nonprofit organization. I wish to donate some quilting scraps to them. These scraps are from projects I have done and I don’t throw them away because I know someone can use them, and because that’s the way I am! I have a bag […]

The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is accepting registrations for people and their canine friends to walk in the Strutt your Mutt or run in the Dash for Dogs 5K on Sunday, May 1.  Both events will take place at the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the timed run and walk (not timed) […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a beautiful, machine-knit, printed town of Harrison bicentennial throw that was a gift.  Shortly after I received it, a wayward mouse got at it and caused some damage. I have most of the threads that were left after it was chewed away in three different places. Is there anyone out […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: This letter is for all the people in the great state of Maine! I am a third grade student in northern Virginia. Our class is learning about the United States, and I will be teaching our school about the state of Maine in the month of May. I will create a display […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have about 100 red wall retaining blocks in small and large sizes free for the taking. The recipient must take them all. If interested, call 225-3328. — No Name, Turner ANSWER: I’m sure this will be very helpful to another Sun Spotter. Thanks so much! DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you have […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking to give away crocheted lap blankets to nursing homes or other local charities. I also have a baby blanket to give away. I have lots of men’s clothes, shoes etc. to donate as well. I am interested in giving these to a local clothes closet that gives them away to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Earth Day volunteers are needed! The Lewiston–Auburn Optimist Club, Gray-New Gloucester Optimist Club, and Tri Town Optimist Club ask you to join them for one hour Earth Day, Friday, April 22, to pick up roadside trash in your neighborhood. Just commit to a minimum of one hour to pick up trash to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was wondering if any of your readers have had an experience selling a 100-plus-year-old home. Does anyone have a recommendation for a broker that specializes in old homes? — No name, no town ANSWER: This should bring in many responses from Sun Spots Land since there are so many older homes […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You have been very generous in the past in helping Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends. As some of you may know, Rose’s partner Norm Blais passed away, leaving Rose on her own with this very worthwhile endeavor. Steve Roop has graciously agreed to accept bottle and can donations at all of his Rooper’s […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We would really appreciate your help with getting the word out about our upcoming Letters for Literacy Scrabble Fest. After a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic, we are excited to return to this annual event. Scrabble fans are invited to help raise money for Literacy Volunteers by playing their favorite board […]