Also, I know everyone, just about, has computers, flat screens, iPods, whatever, but I have three small television sets. They all work, I just hate taking them to the dump. Do you know any clubs, etc. that would like them, especially within a 50-mile redius of Peru? Thanks a lot. — Mrs. Pulp Man, Peru. […]

ANSWER: Brookfield Renewable promptly answered: “According to our records, the river is running slightly below normal for late summer, but would increase if we received sustained rain in the watershed. Southern Maine is still technically in a drought and we’re all hoping for precipitation. For specific questions on water level or other issues, please feel […]

ANSWER: Editing was necessary for the answers to fit this column’s space. The quiz and answers can be viewed online at http://tinyurl.com/nkyfc82/. 1. Maine is the only place in the world for?The Lobster SUP CUP, a three-day, 30-mile paddleboard race over ocean and lakes. (SUP stands for stand-up paddleboarding, fyi.)2. How many oysters did the oyster champ eat?152! According […]

ANSWER:  It is simply a matter of tradition. Sun Spots went to Investopedia.com where investment-related questions are answered, including questions about the New York Stock Exchange. “A common sight today is the highly publicized events in which a celebrity or executive from a corporation stands behind the NYSE podium and pushes the button that signals […]

Also, my husband used some silver cleaner to clean some .925 silver jewelry, but instead of shining it, the cleaner left a type of white residue on it. Does anyone know why this happened and can I get it back to the way it should be? Also, I have some old costume jewelry and possibly […]

RESPONSE: There was a Dr. Cobb’s Private Hospital at 243 Main Street in Auburn. It’s advertisement in the Lewiston Evening Journal stated: “Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat and Fitting of Glasses / New Operating Room, 25 Beds, Reasonable Terms for Bed, Board and Care. Free Operation to the needy when recommended by their physician, minister […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: A yard sale was held Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 15-16, at 75 Garfield Road in Auburn. Unfortunately, a family heirloom was sold by mistake. It was a linen tablecloth with a design of blue roosters. It would be greatly appreciated if this item could be returned and we will refund your money. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: While we are feeling the heat of summer I have been thinking of some of the large snowstorms we had this past winter. What was the snowfall amount of the big storm we had in January? — Four Seasons in Maine. ANSWER: Sun Spots wonders if you are referring to the blizzard […]

RESPONSE: In case it helps more of our readers, on July 14 Sun Spots published this information in response to a query about when to expect a tax refund after an identity theft incident: CNN’s Money segment has reported on the subject of tax fraud: “If you’re a tax fraud victim, the IRS freezes your […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I recently heard the term Cursillo in regards to a Christian movement and was hoping you could find out what it is. Thank you. — No Name, No Town. ANSWER: Sun Spots recently saw the term Cursillo for the first time, too, and like you, wondered what the term meant. From the […]