DEAR SUN SPOTS: We would like to publicly thank the wonderful man who rescued our cat earlier this week. When we realized that she was missing, we scoured the neighborhood until finally realizing she was trapped about 50 feet up in a pine tree in our yard. We are certain she was treed by a […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Once again, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will providing free income tax preparation services for low/moderate income taxpayers for the 2023 filing season. Beginning the week of Feb. 6, our experienced IRS certified tax volunteers will be preparing and electronically filing federal and Maine income tax returns. We will be at Sacred Heart Church […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin is offering in-person tutor training. The 10-hour workshop will be held on consecutive Saturdays, Feb. 4 and 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Auburn Public Library at 49 Spring St. We have many adults waiting for help, either through in-person or virtual lessons. If you are age […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I had brunch with friends in a local restaurant last week. We arrived about 10:30 and the wait was long — more than an hour. We almost did not stay, but as it turned out, we are glad we did. Once the three of us were seated, our friendly, energetic server, who, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are such a help! Now I am asking if anyone can give me advice about selling our beautiful, collectible dollhouse that was given to our church after its owner passed away. The dollhouse is on display in a lovely setting at the church in Bethel. The woman who designed and furnished […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can you find out from the city of Auburn what’s being built next to BJ’s? — No name, Auburn ANSWER: It’s a two-building apartment complex and a $5.2 million solar project. Here’s the link to the story on the project approval: https://stage.sunjournal.com/2021/10/14/auburn-approves-128-housing-units-and-a-new-solar-project/ . There will be 128 (one- and two-bedroom) apartments, including […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a complete set of Bob White dishes that I would like to have appraised, or even possibly sell them. This includes eight place settings, a sugar bowl and cream pitcher, a pair of salt and pepper shakers, two serving dishes, a meat platter and a cookie jar. Every one of […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I hope you can brighten our day with an update on the following: In October 2022, Auburn approved sending $300 to every taxpaying homeowner over the age of 65. Please follow up on this. — No name, Auburn ANSWER: Last fall, the Auburn City Council voted to allocate $700,000 from its allotment […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding Margie and the coffee pot (Thursday, Dec. 28. Sun Spots), the best coffee pot I have found is a Melitta Model 46894A (Type A75). We have the one with a stainless steel carafe — no danger of broken or chipped glass pots. I am 76 and like good coffee, but want […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: If you are culling your Christmas decorations , both indoor and outdoor, The Fairbanks Church is willing to accept these items for the Christmas Decorations Sale in November 2023. We will pick up these items within a 20-mile radius of Farmington, or we will set a time for you to deliver them. […]