ANSWER: The Coats for Kids campaign, which is a partnership between several local organizations in Maine including the Salvation Army, WCSH 6/WLBZ 2, Hannaford, Shaw’s Pepsi, Maine Oil Dealers Association and Pratt Abbott, collects new coats during the month of December at all Hannaford and Shaw’s locations in the area. Unfortunately, they stop collecting coats […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You do such a good job answering readers questions that I thought I’d ask you one. Is there ever any contest winner in the Publisher’s Clearing House Sweepstakes? I never read in the newspaper of any winners. To me, it’s just a hoax to sell magazines if that’s true. It’s sad to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Local students Kendall Hill and Paul Cassano are conducting a food drive for Responsible Pet Care animal shelter on Swallow Road in South Paris. This is their third and final time collecting for the shelter, and they have already raised hundreds of dollars in food and donations. They will be accepting any […]

Our church group of crafters would like to participate in the craft fair for crafters to sell craft materials. I’ve lost the address and phone number from previous years. If the organizers could get in touch with me, or if you could publish the information, I’d appreciate it. And thanks; we love your column. Keep […]

ANSWER: As a matter of fact, there are several people in our readership area offering ukulele lessons. Depending on the area in which you live, you might try contacting one of the following options: Rich Keene of Auburn offers lessons at three Auburn locations through the week. On Tuesdays, he offers lessons at his home […]

I work at Park Avenue and Sherwood Heights aftercare programs. Yarn could be dropped off at both schools, or I can also pick up yarn in the Lewiston and Auburn area if necessary. Thank you to all. — Anne. DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you find out what happened to Matt Zidle and Erin Ovalle on […]

ANSWER: Sun Spots was unable to find a specific organization in Maine that advertises a need for empty pill bottles, however, there are many ways to repurpose old pill bottles — from using them to create mini first aid kits to keep in a purse or backpack, to using them for storing small items like […]

ANSWER: There are many wonderful berry farms in Maine that offer fresh, tasty berries in season. However, Sun Spots made many inquiries and it seems that few, if any, reserve frozen blueberries for sale after the season is over. If you’re open to traveling just a bit from the Rangely area, there is a farm […]

I think the ingredients were crushed canned tomatoes, butter, flour, salt, pepper and milk, but I do not know the amounts or the process. I knew if anyone could help it would be Sun Spots. Thank you, HC in Turner. ANSWER: Let’s hope some Sun Spots readers out there can help you out with a […]

ANSWER: As dog licensing season nears, many communities host clinics, however, most of those are in December or early January so people can participate before licenses are due. If you’re willing to travel just a bit, then clinics are available through the Coastal Humane Society in Brunswick each month. They are available for anyone, regardless […]