Dear Sun Spots: The nylon scrubbies that Heather is looking for can be found at Chuck’s Corner, 699 Sabattus St., Lewiston, 784-8176. Our hours are 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. The price is $1 each. – Jan McDonald, Lewiston.

Dear Sun Spots: I was wondering if Sun Spots could tell me what has happened to Sarah Long from the WGME 13 weather team. I haven’t seen her on the air for the last few weeks. I e-mailed WGME 13 with this same question but never got a response. Thanks for your help. – Amy, Auburn.

Answer: Sun Spots spoke with WGME Chief Meteorologist Charlie Lopresti who said that Long took some time off and by the time this query is published, she should be back on the air.

Dear Sun Spots: The United Church of Christ New England Women’s Celebration will be held March 12 to 14, 2010, at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center in Burlington, Vt. I am looking for displays and vendors to exhibit in the hallways outside the meeting rooms. The basic charge is $40 for a 6-foot table.

Anyone interested may send contact information and brief description of your product to me, Carol Cantin, 60 Howard St., Mexico, ME 04257. Information about the celebration may be found on the Web at uccwomenscelebration.org. – Carol, Mexico.


Dear Sun Spots: I bet I’m in the majority of people who love the new Tough People – Smart Money recipes. What a lot of helpful money-saving ideas. Have tried several of the recipes. Just wanted to tell you I don’t agree with the negative responses I’ve read. – M.J., Buckfield.

Dear Sun Spots: The Amvet Ladies Auxiliary are looking for either flame retardant curtains of flame retardant material for our hall. Can’t seem to find any anywhere. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks. – Pat Kiley, New Gloucester.


Answer: In addition to responses from readers, contact Gamache and Lessard Window Decorators, 995 Center St., Auburn, 782-0052. They will be happy to order flame retardant drapery material for you. They are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8:30 to noon on Saturday.


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