DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thanks for all of your research and fact finding. So many of us treasure your column. I was wondering, why is it that restaurants, bars, etc., can only offer either Pepsi products or Coca Cola products? They certainly do not offer only one type of beer or wine, so why soda? I […]

ANSWER: The Once More Store is a family-run business that buys and sells mostly gently used children’s items, including clothing, shoes, baby gear, small furniture, video games and movies. It is at 1480 Lisbon St. in Lewiston and can be reached by calling (207) 333-9878. Another option is the Lisbon Mill Mall, a large indoor […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Would you be able to find out when the next gun show is scheduled for the Lewiston Armory? Thank you. — No name, Lewiston. ANSWER: According to J.T. Reid’s Gun Shop, the Annual Twin City Gun Show will be held the last weekend of March in 2017 at the Lewiston Memorial Armory. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there somewhere in the Lewiston or Auburn area where I can dispose of an old lawn mower? The dumps will not accept them. Thank you. — No name, Lewiston. ANSWER: Sun Spots has confirmed that you cannot dispose your old lawn mower at the city’s solid waste facility, even for a fee. […]

ANSWER: Autumn is a great time to refinish a deck because of the usually mild, dry days, cool nights and low humidity. Getting the project done before winter will also help protect the wood from the ravages of cold, wind and precipitation. Here are a couple of local companies from the Sun Spots Rolodex that you […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have two sports questions. The first question is about the NFL Countdown on ESPN on Sundays. They used to have Cris Carter, Keyshawn Johnson, Mike Ditka and Tom Jackson. Chris Berman is still the host but what happened to them all? Did they all get fired or quit together? My second […]

HI SUN SPOTS: To Donna from Sept. 24, please check out mainemineralclub.org. Anyone with interest in rocks, minerals, fossils in any form, should know about MMGS. Come visit, drop in on a meeting (always potluck) and consider joining with a personal or family membership. There are lots of experts in every imaginable field and lots […]

ANSWER: That sounds like a delicious gluten-free recipe waiting to happen. These flours can be pricey, if you know someone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, consider letting them know about Shirley’s offer. DEAR SUN SPOTS: Roak Block Housing is having a great craft fair on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 9 a.m. This is a […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Hope Association is looking for used planters. Do not throw out your planters if they are in good shape, please donate them to the What-Not-Shop at 85 Lincoln Ave. in Rumford so we can reuse them in the Briar Patch Greenhouse in the spring. Call (207) 364-4561 for more information. Thank you […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I enjoy reading your very informative column every day, often cutting out articles of importance and passing them on to family and friends. I am sorry I have been unable to locate my copy of the excellent article by Dr. Roach on sepsis published on Aug. 4. I would so appreciate if […]