ANSWER: Many used-book dealers in the area are very happy to buy, trade or do appraisals by appointment. There are also internet-only stores available that a dealer may use or be able to help you navigate.

Here are a few local stores to contact:

Artios Books is a used-book dealer that carries many different kinds of books and related items. They are located at 180 Turner St. in Auburn. You can reach them by calling (207) 786-4007.

Open Door Books is a used-book dealer that specializes in older or hard to find books from several categories, including history and military. They are located at 178 Front St. in Bath and you can reach them by calling (207) 443-8689 or email [email protected].

The Maine Book House, formerly Shoestring Books, is located at 1545 Main Street in Oxford and is another used-book dealer that offers a diverse collection. You can reach them by calling (207) 743-9300 or email [email protected].

As always, reader input is appreciated. If any readers know of a local used-book dealer who would be interested in Arlene’s books, please write in to Sun Spots.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: August 31 you printed a letter from a woman who said she helps people to get rid of their garage sale leftovers. She says she calls her company “Heritage Collectibles” at 189 Main St. in Lewiston however she did not put in a phone number. — No name, Lewiston.

ANSWER: Heritage Collectibles is a small art, antiques and used furniture shop at 189 Main St. in Lewiston. Their phone number is (207) 740-2247. They can also be reached by email at [email protected].

According to their website their hours are: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays. They are closed on Wednesdays.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In regard to my question in yesterday’s Sun Spots, would the person who phoned me on Monday morning about Florence Mae Chapman, who was born in Dresden, Maine about the year 1894, please call me back to speak with me or leave me a phone number to get in touch with you. My phone number is (207) 946- 5541. Thank you. — Alice, No town.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On September 7 you published my request for yarn. I crochet hats for schoolchildren in South Paris but in my haste I forgot to let you know my address: C. Park, P.O Box 363, South Paris, Maine, 04281. Thanks again. — No name, South Paris.

ANSWER: Sun Spots is happy to help. If any readers have yarn to spare, please think about supporting this reader and the schoolchildren of South Paris.

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