DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am hoping that someone can help me. I would like to get involved in the local Democratic Party, preferably in Lewiston. I have not been able to reach anyone or get a response. Thank you for your help. — Virginia, Lewiston.

ANSWER: The Androscoggin County Democrats’ headquarters is located at 814 Main St. in Lewiston. They can be reached by calling 207-783-7421, check their website, androscoggincountydems.org, for more information or connect with them through Facebook at facebook.com/AndroCountyDems.

The Maine Democratic Party’s headquarters is located at 320 Water St., third floor, in Augusta. They can be reached by calling 207-622-6233 or check their website, mainedems.org, for information about contributing, volunteering, more contact information and links to connect on social media.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston School Nutrition Program will be offering the Summer Food Service Program during the summer months of 2017. The SFSP provides meals at no charge to school age children between pre-K and 18 years of age. Breakfast and lunch will be served weekdays starting mid-June through mid-August.

If you are running a summer program for school-age children, you may be eligible.

For more information about qualifications, please call the school nutrition office at 207-795-4106.

All meals must be eaten on site as participants are not allowed to remove food from the site location, school or playgrounds.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the Agency where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at www.ascr.usda.gov/node/119 and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

2. Fax: 202-690-7742; or

3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

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