DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Greene Historical Society needs information about living along the Androscoggin River in Greene years ago and now. The society will host a program on this at 6 p.m. Aug. 17. Please send information, pictures, etc., to PO Box 65, Greene, Maine 04236,  or leave information at the Greene Town Office, 220 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Where do the words for closed captions come from? “Printing out Reno” when what was said was “We know,” and for “Philippines” as “fill peeps”? — No name, Waterford. ANSWER: According to Media Access Group, which pioneered closed captioning in 1972, real-time captioning — like for a news broadcast — “couples the […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have lots of sheet music in very good condition for sale. Most is from the 1940s big-band era. Are there any buyers of that in Maine? — No name, no town ANSWER: The market for sheet music is very active, but most of that activity is online. For instance, a full […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is my first time writing to you in hopes of a direction. Do you know of any lawyer in the Lewiston-Auburn area who works with people who have been wrongfully terminated from their job? I would like a lawyer that specializes in understanding that employees need protection under the whistleblower law. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS:  In 1979 I was attending a ceramics class and made a reproduction of an antique china/porcelain doll head, arms and legs. The style is sometimes called “Jennie June.” The flesh area is stark white and the painted hair and boots are black. My problem is that I have never been able to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can you tell me where I can find Maine Women Magazine? I haven’t seen it locally. Thanks for everything you do. — No name, no town. ANSWER: Maine Women Magazine is available as a digital edition on its website, mainewomenmagazine.com, or you can sign up for a subscription and receive a copy […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you know if there is a consignment shop in the Lewiston-Auburn area? We would like to slowly downsize and that would be a great way to do it. — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: A few local options for clothing are Juliet’s Clothing, 120 Center St. in Auburn, and The Once More Store, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have many used cards, Christmas and others and I would like to know if there is a local organization that could use them. Last year, I sent them to St. Jude Hospital, but would prefer keeping them local if there is a need. Thank you for your help. — Pat Quinn, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone know who sings the song about being born in Saginaw, Michigan and growing up near the Erie Canal? Thanks for all your help. — No name, Waterford. ANSWER: The song “Saginaw, Michigan” was written by Don Wayne Choate and Bill Anderson and was originally performed by country star Lefty Frizell […]