Dear Sun Spots: In December, I ordered a gift subscription to the Maine Times for my aunt in Tennessee for Christmas. I received a bill in January and sent them a check right away. The check hadn’t even been in the mail two days when I heard they were closing the magazine and going out of business. Yet they cashed my check. They had never even sent my aunt one issue. To date, I have not received a refund. Phone calls to the numbers listed in old issues get a “disconnect” message. How can I get a refund for the magazines that were never sent? – Cheryl Pelletier, Auburn.

Answer: Another reader wrote to the March 13, 2004, column with the same question. Unfortunately Sun Spots tried to contact the former editor and publisher of the Maine Times, but had no success. Perhaps there are other readers out there who have subscribed to this magazine and would be willing to share what they know with you.

Dear Sun Spots: I am starting an in-home day care. I am hoping that Sun Spots readers can help me by donating infant and toddler play equipment, changing table, highchairs, porta-cribs and various toys in good condition for ages 6 weeks to 4 years old. I am willing to travel to pick up these items. Any help will be greatly appreciated. I can be reached at (207) 782-4828. – A grateful reader from Lewiston.

• Elizabeth H. of Rumford, please contact the Sun Spots column ASAP about your fire and ice question.

Dear Sun Spots: I am available for odd jobs such as repairs, lawn mowing, tree trimming, painting, snowplowing and more. No job is too small. Please call me to discuss your unique needs. I will be glad to help out. I can be reached at (207) 375-6163. – Dean Hinkley, Wales.

Dear Sun Spots: The Canton Fire Department will host its third annual Canton Summer Fest on June 21 at the Canton Municipal Building and in the ball field across the street. Rain date is June 13.

A flea market/craft fair will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the municipal building. Tables are available for $10 and $15.

Events include:

A firemen’s muster from 10 a.m. to noon in the ball field.

The band Pop ‘n Country show will be 1 to 4 p.m. Admission to the ball field is $3 per adult, ages 10-17 are $1 and children under 10 are free. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

The Whitney Masonic Lodge 167 will host a chicken barbecue at noon for $5 a meal.

This year’s profit will go toward the forestry equipment account.

Door prizes, food, refreshments, games, dunk tank, horse rides, homemade pie auction, women’s and girl’s fry pan throwing contest and chain saw carving demo are part of the Summer Fest.

The Canton Jail will also be open. Is there anyone you would like to lock up?

For more information or to reserve your table please call Wayne or Mary Dube at (207) 597-3043. – Wayne Dube, Canton Fire Chief.

Dear Sun Spots: My wife and I recently lost our dog, who was a bichon frisé. We have begun the search to find another, but are having trouble locating a breeder in Maine or New Hampshire. Anyone with information that might be helpful, call us at (207) 778-3764. Thanks for your help. – Edmund Lewis, W. Farmington.

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