DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to thank the lady who made the rice bag for me and brought it to me, plus would not let me pay for it. People like her are angels, always there to help others. I didn’t get her name but I want to thank her so very much. It’s so […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In February 2022, we were spurred to start a warming center after an unhoused woman froze to death in Lewiston. As warmer weather approached, the center (at the First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. in Auburn) became a low-barrier weekend drop-in, working to provide resources, comfort and dignity to the homeless people […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am a volunteer with Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn and hope you could help us with finding homes to renovate this year. This 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: I am cleaning out closets, etc. and have clothing and household items to donate such as ladies coats, dresses, blouses and slacks, kitchen items, and bedding. Most of this stash is nearly new. I’d like to give to a few places in the L-A area and know you have nonprofits listed in […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for helping us spread the word about the public supper at Mexico Congregational Church (“Green Church”) at 163 Main St. that had to be rescheduled. Due to a snowstorm, the supper has been moved to Saturday, March 18.  The menu of boiled dinner with ham, vegetables and pie remains the […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Last spring there was a carrot cake recipe in the column. I made it and it was perfect. Unfortunately, I lost the recipe. Can we have it again? — Joni, no town ANSWER: This is a good recipe. I have just dusted it with confectioners sugar after it is cool or you […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would appreciate information concerning the status of the SHAREcenter, including location, hours, phone number, email address and items accepted, etc. — No name, no town ANSWER: The SHAREcenter is a nonprofit program originally formed to provide needed supplies to schools and educators. It has grown to support nonprofit organizations, municipal departments, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You can get a free dress for prom at the Woman’s Literary Union Prom Gown Giveaway on Saturday, April 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St. in Auburn. To schedule your fitting, go to https://tinyurl.com/2p8ha5t5 We thank everyone who has donated gowns. We have so […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: A public supper will be served at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at the Mexico Congregational Church, UCC (the Green Church); 163 Main St. The meal will be a traditional New England boiled dinner with ham, turnip, cabbage, carrots, onions, red potatoes and biscuits, with pies for dessert. The price is $12 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union Prom Gown Giveaway is almost here. Are you looking for a free dress for prom? You can get one at the WLU Prom Gown Giveaway on Saturday, April 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in Auburn. To schedule your […]