DEAR SUN SPOTS: Has anybody noticed that you can’t send Susan Collins an email on her cellphone app? When you bring up the keyboard, you can’t see what you’re typing. — Philip, no town. ANSWER: After several attempts on many different cellphones, it appears that the problem has been resolved. Sun Spots could not find […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have an old clarinet that we would be interested in selling. Where could we sell it or at least get a valuation of its worth? Thank you for your help. — No name, no town. ANSWER: Many local music shops sell used instruments but do not advertise (and do not necessarily […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have many friends and others who give me can tabs for the Shriners hospital in Massachusetts. Where is a good place to redeem these tabs to get the best refund? — John, Rumford. ANSWER: Sun Spots cannot say for sure who will give you the best price for your aluminum tabs […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are a group of six and when we go out to a restaurant or buffet, the bill comes and there is a gratuity of 17 percent. Do I have to pay the whole bill or can I give half for the service we get? — Dominik Klinger, South Paris. ANSWER: Automatic […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: For months we have heard the ads saying that Time Warner and Spectrum are one company. When I got my last bill I noticed that I was still being charged for my modem rental plus a new broadcast TV surcharge and sports programming surcharge. I called Spectrum and asked them why I […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have concerns about the panhandlers we have in the cities. Do our community agencies offer any help to these people? Are they ever referred to where they can get help? It seems we have enough community agencies that could offer some assistance. — No name, no town. ANSWER: There have been […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you know where I can pre-order Sun Gold cherry tomato seedlings? The woman in East Wilton who used to sell them no longer sells seedlings. Although she did refer her previous customers to another grower, I would like to have more options. Thank you. — Deb, no town. ANSWER: The following […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for places to buy farm-fresh, free-range eggs in the Auburn area year-round. Can you help me out? — Sharon, Auburn. ANSWER: There are many farms in the Auburn area that produce free-range chicken eggs and there are a few markets at which to buy these eggs year-round: * 3 Season […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to a recent question asked in the column about discount Flagship tickets, there has been a lady selling coupon books in some of the swap and sell groups in the area on Facebook. — Karen, no town. ANSWER: These swap and sell groups can be a great resource. If you […]