DEAR SUN SPOTS: An Angel’s Wing Inc. is proud to present “Putting on the Ritz — a Gala of Glitter and Glitz — a Dazzling Affair” on Oct. 23 at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. We need volunteers, auction items, donations of services and entertainment. Every […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Because I no longer have a desktop computer I don’t need my computer desk anymore. It is in very good condition and I thought that with school starting soon there may be someone who would like to have it. It will have to be picked up at my house in Greene. I […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Deeds show that Grandville H. Field owned our property around 1925. I was hoping one of his descendants might know when the house was built. We know it is about 100 years old and we want to place a plaque with the exact age of the house near the front door. I […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am a helper at St. Martin De Porres in Lewiston, a homeless shelter for men. At this time, the organization is in need of a couch in good condition for the living room area. I am hoping that someone can donate one they no longer need. Please call me at 576-0964 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there a place where I can discard my used insulin pen needles? I don’t want to put them in the trash. If there is a place I can drop them off, is there a fee? Thanks for all your wisdom. — No name, no town ANSWER: According to the maine.gov website […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Hospice Thrift Store would like to alert everyone in Sun Spots Land about the End-of-Summer Houseplant Sale it is hosting Tuesday, Aug. 24. Featured in this sidewalk sale will be a wide selection of classic, easy-care plants such as pothos, begonias, jade plants, and German and Swedish ivies, as well […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: SEARCH (Seek Elderly Alone, Renew Courage & Hope), a program of Catholic Charities, is seeking donations of 4-ply yarn for our volunteer knitters. They need yarn of all colors, in good condition for hats, mittens, socks and slippers, lap blankets and afghans. The items are given to the needy of all ages […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I saw your scientifically correct answer to the query about a rainbow around the sun and had to write to share a bit more. First, let me say that I love the name of your column. Right after I graduated from journalism school at Boston University in 1975 I was editor of […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The J & O Irish Museum at 1225 Main St. (Route 140) in Hartford is hosting an Antique Auto Show from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28. Rain date is Aug. 29. Please join us, bring your vintage vehicles or just come for lunch, tours of the museum, and check out […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Being an avid reader of Sun Spots, I have found the column to be the place to locate things and inform readers of useful information on many subjects. I’m trying to locate a yard sale that was held on Saturday, Aug. 7, where I purchased three pairs of shoes that were in […]