DEAR SUN SPOTS: About 25 years ago there was a pet store on Center Street in Auburn called Fin, Feather & Fur. The owners were Paul and I believe his wife was Kathy. I have a bird related question for them. Perhaps they will see this or someone who knows them will and send me […]
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Readers seek used cameras, day cares
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for being such a great resource for things Google cannot help with. I’m looking for a day care willing to accept a 2½-year-old girl a couple of mornings a week, mostly for socialization skills. Or, is there a parent or grandparent with an only child around that age looking for […]
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Reader wonders, how clean do car washes get cars?
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was listening to a car talk program on the radio and a man from Maine called in complaining about rust on his family’s new vehicle. He went on to say that he washed his vehicle every week at the car wash. The expert explained that Maine law requires that they use […]
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Backyard birds need seeds, not bread
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I live near Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary in Lewiston and I love feeding the birds. We get a lot of them. I have several bird feeders around my property and also leave out bread when it goes stale. I’ve always left out stale bread in the winter, and I know lots of other […]
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Cancer resource nonprofit looking for votes to receive grant
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I recently moved into an apartment building. When I asked other residents if the phone company dropped off phone books and when, they told me that phone books are not left at large apartment buildings. Are you able to direct me to an office or contact person where I can obtain a […]
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Look out for caller ID spoofing
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Heather keeps calling me about my car renewal. Some recent calls to my cell phone were from Bayonne, NJ; Avalon, CA; Orange Grove, CA; Clinton, MD; Cusseta, GA; Chicago, IL; Brookhaven, NY; and Santa Maria, CA. The calls are all from “Heather” wanting me to renew my car warranty. The number is […]
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Reader requests valentines for youth council
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can you find the street address for “Good Morning America” for me? I would appreciate that a lot. — No name, Lewiston. ANSWER: According to ABC News’ website, “Good Morning America” can be reached at: ABC News, 47 West 66th St., New York, NY 10023. You can contact the show directly through […]
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Reader requests valentines for youth council
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can you find the street address for “Good Morning America” for me? I would appreciate that a lot. — No name, Lewiston. ANSWER: According to ABC News’ website, “Good Morning America” can be reached at: ABC News, 47 West 66th St., New York, NY 10023. You can contact the show directly through […]
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Reader looking for African black soap
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do any stores in Lewiston or Auburn carry African black soap by Nubian Heritage? I first purchased the product at Hannaford in Lewiston, but they have failed to restock the item. Thank you. — Janet, Auburn. ANSWER: This once-obscure product has become very popular in the past few years because of its […]
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Reader looking for African black soap
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do any stores in Lewiston or Auburn carry African black soap by Nubian Heritage? I first purchased the product at Hannaford in Lewiston, but they have failed to restock the item. Thank you. — Janet, Auburn. ANSWER: This once-obscure product has become very popular in the past few years because of its […]