DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for a reputable professional to appraise an antique violin for insurances purposes. Please call 207-200-0466. — No name, Sabattus ANSWER: According to the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers’ website, Jonathan Cooper is an appraiser of violins. His website is http://jcooperviolinmaker.com. There’s an email form on the site or […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you know if any of the supermarkets in our area will be giving free turkeys to shoppers who purchase a certain amount of groceries? If so, which stores and how much does the shopper need to spend to earn the free turkey? Thank you. — Wendy, no town ANSWER: I know […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: When I go to Dollar Tree in Lisbon and take a left as I enter in front of McDonald’s, it’s almost impossible to see the entrance. There’s no sign showing how to safely enter. I find it to be extremely dark and dangerous as there aren’t many lights on in the parking […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Oct. 28 article about Roselle Coury and WCOU really started something, as Roselle’s fans and friends, like me, are poking our heads out of the woodwork. A mutual friend who worked with Roselle at the same time I did sent me the article along with a copy of the Nov. 2 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: To the person looking for someone to fix a small lamp (Nov. 8 Sun Spots), I brought my mother-in-law’s vintage Hummel “Apple Tree boy and girl” lamps to be re-wired at Lighting Concepts at 1033 Sabattus St. in Lewiston. The wiring had been cut because it had frayed with age and sparked […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: New Vineyard Public Library is holding its Annual Holiday Crafts and Bake Sale on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Smith Hall, Route 27 in New Vineyard. We will have a great selection of local holiday crafts including wreaths, quilts, jewelry, paintings and, of course, pies, breads and […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The community served by Rumford Hospital is in need of medical equipment in good working condition. Many people in our community are coming into the Rumford Hospital without insurance and are unable to pay for equipment that they need for safe discharges to their homes. The Rumford American Legion is willing to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My brother sent me the article about Roselle Coury that was published in The Sun Journal on Oct. 28. What a treat it was to read and to see those familiar names from 70 years ago. I didn’t know Roselle had died at such a young age or that Connie Cote is […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I know you’ve printed this list before but I never saved it. Where are the gas stations in Lewiston-Auburn that pump gas for you? Thanks for all your invaluable research. — Joan, Turner ANSWER: If you are disabled, the Americans with Disabilities Act requires that gas station personnel help you fill your […]