DEAR SUN SPOTS: As we near retirement we would like to consult with a fiduciary in the Lewiston-Auburn area, one with a fee for service, not commission. — No name, Auburn. ANSWER: There are many financial planners in the Lewiston-Auburn area and compensation generally depends on the service that you need provided. Make sure to […]

ANSWER: Your Maine State ID is a valid form of identification until 2018. At that time, if Maine is not compliant with the federal law, you will need a passport to board a plane. The reason that this federal law exists is for more security. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security requires digital photos that […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: What has happened to Condensed Snow’s Clam Chowder? Have they discontinued it? — Barbara, Minot. ANSWER: Snow’s Inc. was acquired by Bumble Bee Foods in 2005. Some labels may now have a very prominent Bumble Bee logo at the top and a much smaller Snow’s fishing boat logo beneath that, making the […]

HELLO SUN SPOTS: Last year on April 2, the Sun Journal put on an inside yard sale at the Colisee in Lewiston where you could rent a space to sell miscellaneous items. I signed up for a space along with several other friends. We were all wondering if the Sun Journal will be having this […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can people on Section 8 also qualify for heat assistance? I read somewhere that we cannot get heat assistance because of being on Section 8. Who is right? Many of us are on that program. — Gabrielle, Lewiston. ANSWER: Eligibility standards for different programs can change, so it’s important to check from […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Saturday, Dec. 31, I was waiting for my luggage at the Portland Jetport after a flight from Baltimore. A woman beside me suddenly noticed that she was missing an earring, which appeared to mean a lot to her. Lo and behold, while emptying my carry-on bag, there it was at the […]

ANSWER: A melodeon, or diatonic button accordion, is a type of button accordion. Sun Spots was able to find one teacher, Christian Stevens in Freeport. He can be reached through his website www.juniorstevens.com. If anyone offers melodeon lessons, please contact Marilyn. DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the reader looking for canned grapefruit: Although not canned, local […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Wednesday, Dec. 28, Channel 13 morning news had an article about essential tremor. A 52-year-old woman was helped. I’m 65 and have had tremors for quite a while. I can’t receive communion at my church, can’t even begin to get that little cup out of the container they have. I’d like […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The other day while driving on Sabattus St. in front of Elizabeth Ann’s in Lewiston another driver nearly hit me. This car continued to drift between the lanes and could have easily caused an accident. Further down the road I saw that the driver was using a cell phone. I see this […]

HELLO SUN SPOTS: I am looking for someone within a reasonable distance from the Livermore area who can make picture frames using old barn boards. I have the boards and need a couple of frames made. You can contact me at 207-897-6536. Thank you. — Linda, Livermore. ANSWER: This one might be up to all […]