DEAR SUN SPOTS: Again this year the Androscoggin Gleaners are looking for volunteers for the summer and fall growing season. For those who are not familiar with us, we are affiliated with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Healthy Androscoggin, and work with local farms to harvest excess produce and put it into the […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: How do I find out if there is any new low-income and/or senior housing projects in Lewiston-Auburn at this time, and who should I contact for information? — No name, no town ANSWER: Here is a website for you to explore that has good information and links to several resources for seniors […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have adopted a sweet cat but she is insisting on scratching the furniture, even though she has a scratching post and one of those cardboard scratching boxes. I would love it if readers shared their ideas with me on what to do and what training methods have worked for them. — […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is a letter of thanks. I had written a letter to Sun Spots (March 22) regarding our weekend Warming Center at the First Universalist Church of Auburn, Unitarian Universalist, asking for an upright freezer so we can store enough food to provide weekend meals. I want to thank Bruce of Mechanic […]

DEAR SUNSPOTS: Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin is pleased to announce our first in-person tutor training since the pandemic began. The eight-hour workshop will be held over two consecutive days, June 2 and 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at USM/Lewiston-Auburn College, 51 Westminster St. in Lewiston. Volunteers are needed to serve as tutors as well as […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have heard about the nationwide baby formula shortage and I’m wondering why parents aren’t making their own formula like we used to do 60 years ago. My four babies thrived on a formula made with evaporated milk, water, and a small amount of Karo syrup. There are very specific directions how […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lisbon United Methodist Church located at 14 School St. in Lisbon Falls will once again be holding our Annual Plant and Shrub Sale on Sat.  May 21 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. This sale, which also includes a bake sale along with the sale of Rada Cutlery, has become one […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Danville Junction Grange, located at 15 Grange St. in Auburn, will be hosting a large outdoor and indoor yard sale on Saturday, May 21, (rain date will be Saturday, May 28) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tables will be available for rent at $20 each. Please call 312-5591 if you are […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: A recent item in Sun Spots sought a place to donate items for a garage sale. Anyone can donate items to the upcoming Woman’s Literary Union Garage Sale to be held on June 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in Auburn.Another way to help […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am writing to thank all the Sun Spot readers for their response to the Anglican Church of the Transfiguration request for planting pots for our perennial sale. We still could use more of all different sizes and we are asking everyone to check their garages for any you may have. These pots can […]