Dear Sun Spots: I would like an address of where to write to Michael Jackson and his lawyer Thomas Mesereau. Thank you. – No Name, No Town.

Answer: According to the Michael Jackson Fan Club Web site, messages for Michael can be sent by e-mail to [email protected] or by snail mail to The Michael Jackson Fan Club, “Michael Mail,” P.O. Box 181275, Corpus Christi, Texas 78480. The fan club will collect all messages and pass them on to Michael. You should note the deadline is June 28.

In addition, you can contact Mesereau through his office, Collins, Mesereau, Reddock & Yu, 1875 Century Park East, 7th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067, (310) 284-3120.

Dear Sun Spots: Why is the gas cheaper in Auburn than it is in Lewiston? – Clem Bechard, Lewiston.

Answer: Sun Spots checked in with enterprise reporter Doug Fletcher who says if the fuel station is independently owned, then the owner can pretty much set his/her own price: what’s needed to cover their costs for the gas, overhead, and etc. They can raise prices to boost profits, or opt to lower prices, too, in order to meet competition.

If the station is company owned, such as Irving, Exxon, Mobil or the like, then the company that owns it sets the pump price. Again, it’s usually based on the wholesale cost of gasoline plus the cost to ship it to the station, plus overhead, minus any competitive issues.

Dear Sun Spots: I have a bottle that says Dr True’s Elixir Established 1851 Dr. J. F. True & Co Inc. Auburn, Maine. Could you tell me more information on it? Thanks. – No Name, No Town.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, Sun Spots would encourage you to contact Michael Lord at the Androscoggin Historical Society, 2 Turner St., Auburn, (207) 784-0586. It is open from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday.

You may also want to check out both Lewiston and Auburn Public libraries to see if they might also be able to assist you. You can reach Lewiston Public Library at 105 Park Street, Lewiston, ME 04240, (207) 784-0135 and the Auburn Public Library currently located in the Auburn Mall at (207) 782-3191.

Dear Sun Spots: I am writing to ask if you know of anyone who is a book collector or someone who knows about old books? Recently, while cleaning my attic, I came across books dated back to 1903, 1917 etc. I would like to find out if they have any value. Thank you. I can be reached at (207) 926-4282. – No Name, New Gloucester.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, Sun Spots would also encourage you to log on to www.mainebooksellers.org to search for a listing of dealers.

In the meantime, try contacting:

ABCD Books, 23 Bay View Street, Camden, ME 04843, (207) 236-3903, Toll-Free 888-236-3903. They are also located on the Web at www.abcdbooks.com. They are open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and are continually looking for new sources of books.

James Arsenault Rare Books, 10 Old Stage Road, Arrowsic, ME 04530, (207) 443-1510, contact James E. Arsenault. You can also locate them online at www.jamesarsenault.com. They are open by appointment.

The Reynolds, 352 Front Street, Bath, ME 04530-2749, (207) 443-8812.

Sumner & Stillman, P.O. Box 973, Yarmouth, ME 04096, (207) 846-6070 or via their Web site at www.sumnerandstillman.com.

Twice-Sold Tales, 155 Main Street, Farmington, ME 04938, (207) 778-4411.

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