Dear Sun Spots: I have been getting all kinds of junk mail telling me I could make extra money by mailing and stuffing envelopes and postcards for some companies from California, Florida, Colorado and more. I would love to work a couple of hours at home, after my full time job, in something easy to do so but it has to be a company or business nearby in Lewiston, Auburn or even Portland. I wonder if a job like that even exists around here. It would be so great to make extra money. Please let me know either way. I can be reached at (207) 782-2578. Please call after 4:30 p.m. – C. D., No Town.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, you might want to check out www.jobsinmaine.com and also check your local newspapers’ help wanted ads. In addition, you might also like to check with some local job agencies to see if they have any of this types of jobs available.

Dear Sun Spots: I have a few handmade braided rugs that need to be cleaned and re-sewn. Would you know of anyone that does this sort of thing? If so, thank you for any information and thank you for this column. – B.P.L., No Town.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, unfortunately Sun Spots did not locate anyone who repairs these. Perhaps readers familiar with this would be willing to offer the column some sources here. In the meantime, Servicemaster with offices in Lewiston-Auburn and the Lakes Region, cleans hand-braided wool rugs. You can reach them at 1-800-244-7630 or (207) 783-6310.

Dear Sun Spots: Here is a delicious Sweet Potato Pie recipe as requested in Thursday’s Sun Spots:

Sweet potato pie ingredients: 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes, ½ cup margarine, ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, slightly beaten, ¼ cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla. Method: Boil sweet potatoes until tender, put in large bowl and mash. Add margarine while potatoes are hot, mix at low speed. Add pumpkin pie spice, sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla. Mix well. Pour into un-baked pie shell. Bake at 450 degrees for 5 minutes. Lower heat, and bake at 350 degrees for 50 -55 minutes, until filling sets and begins to brown. Cool and garnish with whipped cream.

I got this recipe from my mother-in-law, in Atlanta after one of her delicious Thanksgiving dinners. – Sandy Burt, Winthrop.

Dear Sun Spots: I am having a hard time locating a firm in Maine that can administer a Section 105 HRA – Health Reimbursement Account. Does anyone in Maine use the Section 105 HRA, if so who do you have to administer the plan? – Susan Raymond, Auburn.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, Sun Spots spoke with Kelley Owen Bues of Kilbride & Harris Insurance Services, who says she would be happy to talk with you about this. She can be reached via e-mail at [email protected]. She says their group is an independent insurance brokerage agency, specializing in employee benefit plans and human resource support with lots of experience in setting up those plans for employer groups. Owen Bues also says they can assist with the implementation and administration of these types of plans by partnering you with companies they have already developed relationships with. You can visit them at their Web site at www.khinsurance.com. They are located at 477 Congress Street, Suite 812, Portland, Maine, 04101, (877) 774-7919 (toll free) or (207) 774-7919 and are open 8:30 to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri.

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