DEAR SUN SPOTS: On June 19 you had a request for hairdressers who come to homes. Could you please add me to the list?

I am a hairdresser and go to people’s homes. The name of my business is Rolling By. — Linda Therrien, 312-5239

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for your service. I would love to be added to the list of people who go into homes to do hair. I am licensed and also certified as a support specialist for folks who can’t get out. I have many references. — Karen Kenney, Auburn, 899-5070

ANSWER: The other two individuals who provide this service are:

* Hair at Home, Lynn Eberhard, 782-1271, 754-9805 (cell)

* Renee Bosse, 577-7507

This is a terrific courtesy to the many people who find it difficult to get out of their homes, especially during the long winter.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do any of your readers know of any tattoo artist who has done realistic portrait-style rats. I am seeking an artist to do my rattoo. It must be in a color palette of blues and grays, as it is the true Russian blue. I am not looking for an artist who has never done a rat before, or an unrealistic style. No Internet or other computer nonsense. — No Name, Auburn

ANSWER: If you’re not willing to use online sources, Sun Spots doesn’t know how she can help you. Some things are just too specialized to be available in all locations, and rat tattoos appear to be one of them. (There are many sites with rat tattoo information and photos online.) But perhaps readers will have suggestions.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to reader inquiries about Sister Gilberte Boisvert and her efforts with stamps for African villagers, I am sad to report that she died on June 20 in Methuen, Mass.

I believe her huge collection will be donated to a very worthy cause.

I was her landlady many years ago. — Jackie McMorran, Lewiston

ANSWER: Sun Spots is very sorry to hear about Sister’s passing. She did so many good works.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: If anyone needs pint pickle jars, call 782-0080. — No Name, No Town

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone in the Lewiston-Auburn area know Michael and Shelly Lessard? I am trying to locate them. They lived in Auburn, but in 2004 moved to North Carolina.

I would be so grateful for any information. You can reach me at 897-6036 (home) or 778-1970 (cell). — Susan Tracy, Livermore Falls

DEAR SUN SPOTS: AMVETS Post No. 6, across from the frozen custard stand on route 100 in New Gloucester, will have a flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, on Saturday, July 28. Tables are $15 each. Call Joyce Wotherspoon, 926-4693, or Cheryl Green, 998-2157. — Pat Kiley, New Gloucester

DEAR SUN SPOTS: This letter is in response to Harold of Oxford (June 20). I have a battery-operated card shuffler he can have for free by coming to pick it up. Call first. — Margaret, Lewiston, 786-3491

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