RESPONSE: Readers, when you reply to a query and leave a voice message, please speak slowly and clearly. It helps to start off your message like this: “Hi, this is (your name) and my phone number is (phone number). I am calling about (reason for your call).” Repeat your name and phone number at the […]

RESPONSE: Sun Spots suggests that whoever picks up the piano bring the manpower, tools and vehicle. HI SUN SPOTS: Thanks for all you do! I have a couple questions I hope you can help me with. First, didn’t people used to use alum when pickling, and if so, why not anymore? And if they do, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have noticed in your column that readers have asked about locating someone to work on Monitor heaters. I wish to tell you that Ron Cote Heating is now Steven James Heating. Steve worked with Ron during the last years that he was in business, and has now taken over. Steven James […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can you please find out if homeowners can expect a rebate from the state on our taxes? Thank you. — No Name via email. ANSWER: Sun Spots was not sure if you were referring to the homestead exemption or the Property Tax Fairness Credit. From the Maine Revenue Services comes this information […]

ANSWER:  Sun Spots knows someone in Lewiston who recently had the “Dump Guy” clean out her garage. They serve all of southern and central Maine. You can find out more about them at 207-450-5858 or visit their website at thedumpguy.com/. There may be other similar businesses that will contact you and/or Sun Spots. And I […]

ANSWER: Sun Spots is published Monday through Saturday, not on Sunday. A columnist for another Sun Media Group newspaper, The Forecaster, wrote about the disappearance of Heluva Good Clam Dip from store shelves a few years ago. He contacted the manufacturer who stated, “Due to the recent challenges created to meet the Seafood protocol of […]

It comes with two chargers. It is a heavy-duty model that can support 350 pounds-plus. The battery is lithium ion and runs about nine miles per charge. Please email a short background and the need for such a chair to [email protected]. I will review all emails and contact possible recipients. Sincerely, a local resident. DEAR […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Good news for the people who were looking for Mountain Blend coffee by Nescafe. It has not been discontinued. It is now available at Food City in Turner. Nothing like a good cup of coffee to start the day off! Also, Karen the hair stylist has returned to the hair salon at […]

ANSWER: Sun Spots has discovered that much research has been done on the subject of the taste of water and whether bottled water tastes better than tap water. ABC’s “Good Morning America” news show reported that a “study from the Switzerland-based World Wildlife Fund International may be throwing some water on that belief. The study […]

I have several tapes of musical groups and indviduals, and if someone is interested in them, they may have them for free. Again, thank you for your help. — Bob at 207-782-6183. RESPONSE: Sun Spots hopes you hear from someone who could use those 8-track tapes. That is very generous of you to offer them […]