Dear Sun Spots: I have a grandfather’s clock that has stopped working. Do you know of anyone in the Lewiston-Auburn area who repairs clocks?

Also, I have an old bag phone that used to be carried in my car. Is there any use for these bags? – No Name, Lewiston.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, contact Rohman Clockworks at 721 Lake St., Auburn, which does repairs on antique and modern clocks, including cuckoo clocks and grandfather clocks. For more information or to set up an appointment with them, please call (207) 784-1211.

In addition, you may want to contact Hutchins Jewelers, 31 Green St., Norway, (207) 743-2891. They are open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also, you could contact Fred Ricker, 3 Hilltop Drive, York (207) 363-3143. And regarding your second question, contact Orphan Annie’s, 96 Court St., Auburn, ME 04210, (207) 782-0638, or via e-mail at [email protected].

Dear Sun Spots: Thank you for your help in allowing us to connect with others in our community. I have some friends who, along with my children, make wonderful video skits for us to enjoy when we get together. I am hoping that there are people out there who may have some skit props that they no longer want. We are looking for wigs, bow ties, glasses, costumes, hats, a cane or anything unique.

We are hoping to find items for little or no cost. I can be reached at (207) 377-3382. Thank you. – Jennifer Walter, Winthrop.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, Sun Spots would urge you to contact Dan Poulin at Orphan Annie’s here in the Lewiston-Auburn area. Poulin frequently has hard-to-find, quirky, unique items and would be happy to assist you in your search. You can reach him at Orphan Annie’s, 96 Court St., Auburn, ME 04210, (207) 782-0638, or via e-mail at [email protected]. In addition, you and your friends may want to scour the garage sales or such stores as Goodwill or the Salvation Army, which often offer a treasure trove such as you are seeking.

Dear Sun Spots: I’ve been cleaning out my office and have a large old wooden desk, top surface is 3-by-5. I also have about 20 printer ribbons, Quill, for an Epson L Q800 Printer. Free for anyone who’ll come and get them. Please call (207) 562-7095. – Leslie S., Dixfield.

Dear Sun Spots: Could you please tell me what happened to Bill Hemmer who used to co-anchor the morning program on CNN? – No Name, No Town.

Answer: Please note a portion of the following appeared in the July 20, column:

Jack Cafferty is being shipped over to CNN’s new 3 p.m. show, “The Situation Room,” which will be hosted by Wolf Blitzer. The show is scheduled for a midsummer debut. Hemmer, it appears, was offered a position as White House reporter but appears to have declined and is currently job seeking.

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