DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you know of a reputable place to have a silverware set appraised? Thank you for all you do for the community. — Marianne, no town. ANSWER: If you own items that you believe have significant value, it’s a good idea to have them appraised for insurance purposes, estate settlement or planning […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: What should I do with my empty prescription bottles? Thank you. — No name, no town. ANSWER: Some people may not think twice about throwing prescription bottles in the trash but it’s very important to make sure that none of your personal information is left on the label. Remove the label or, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I always enjoy your column. I am looking for a knit pattern for a gingerbread boy. Thank you. — No name, Lisbon Falls. ANSWER: A gingerbread boy pattern is included in the book “We Knit You a Merry Christmas,” by Debbie Harrold. It is available at a few libraries around the state, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have friends who will not use a microwave because they believe that it causes cancer. Does it? — D.E.B., Lewiston. ANSWER: Microwave oven manufacturers are regulated, so while issues were being reported about early models back in the late 70s and 80s, microwave ovens are much more safe today. First, know […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking to find a popover recipe that was originally in the Sun. What was unique about this recipe was putting the mixed popovers in a cold oven. Somehow the one I had cut out from the paper is lost. They were foolproof. I googled and found a similar recipe but […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We would like to let people know that we almost got scammed with a company in Auburn. We are senior citizens and trustworthy people and thought this company was the same. We put money down in good faith for a down payment on a snowplow. The company didn’t honor us in getting […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Once again, thank you for your great investigation on various topics. Was the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show televised this year? I did not see it listed in the SJ TV Preview Guide. Thank you for all you do. — G. Macdonald, Lewiston. ANSWER: The Westminster Dog Show took place from Feb. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Our trusted snow-blower broke down during the storms this week and is in need of quick repair. We have had no luck reaching a repair person for it in the Gray/New Gloucester area. Can Sun Spots readers give me some suggestions for a repair person in our area who is open and […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I know there are a certain number of public school days that children have to meet for the year. Given all of the snow days we are having, who makes the decision to waive some of those so the kids aren’t going to school through the middle of summer? I’ve heard of […]