DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there anyone in the Lewiston-Auburn area who buys costume jewelry? —No name, no town

ANSWER: Depending on the condition and the vintage of your jewelry, most consignment shops in the area would probably be interested in taking a look at what you have. You’ll want to call ahead and see what the process of each individual store is. Some buyers want only items that are not more than a certain age while others welcome vintage items. They may want you to make an appointment. Try New to You Consignments at 16 Summer St. (207-330-5138) and Juliet’s Clothing, at Center Street Plaza, 120 Center St. (207-784-2884). Both stores are in Auburn.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a Kodak Carousel 760H projector and recently tried to view some old slides. Apparently, a slide is jammed in the carousel. I have not been able to locate anyone in the area who might be able to help me. Do you know where I could get help with this?

I am a dedicated reader and will watch for your reply. Thanks for all you do for our community. —No name, no town

ANSWER: Oh yes, I know exactly what you’re talking about as this has happened to me many times when trying to look at old slides. It’s so frustrating! There is a website where you can print out a manual for your slide projector. (www.manualslib.com/manual/913502/Kodak-Carousel-760.html?page=6#manual). I think this manual would help you, as it shows diagrams and has many tips for troubleshooting.

It could be jamming for a number of reasons. Sometimes the mechanisms need to be oiled or sometimes two slides could be together in the same slot. I remember my dad poking around with a butter knife and a pair of tweezers to get ours unstuck. The problem seemed to come from the heat of the lamp warping the slide mounts.

If any readers have suggestions for fixing slide projectors, or know of someone local who takes care of these, please write in!

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Are there any businesses that might have empty 55-gallon metal barrels that they would like to get rid of? Please call Maureen Hargreaves at 207-576-2915. Thank you. —Maureen, no town

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for someone who knows how to repair a stair chairlift. My lift just stopped working and I need to get it going if I can. I would like to have a phone number to contact. My phone number is 207-754-0501. Thank you. —Gordon, Greene

ANSWER: Rehabilitation Equipment Associates Inc. (207-333-3638) in Lewiston and Maine Accessibility Corporation in Hermon (207-848-3484) and in Portland (207-767-5690) repairs stair chairlifts. Readers, if you know of other places, we’ll add them to the Rolodex.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m trying to find an old article about a psychic who was in the Wiscasset newspaper. Can you help? —Lindsay, no town

ANSWER: I don’t have much to go on, but try this link that has a story about Camden clairvoyant psychic Licia Morilli: www.penbaypilot.com/article/licia-morelli-being-clairvoyant-psychic-and-life-actuation-guide/25353

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone know where to buy English toffee? Thanks for your wonderful, helpful column. —No name, no town

ANSWER: This is a very important question! Readers, please help.

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