DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am relocating and would like to know of any book dealers who would be interested in buying hard-cover books in excellent condition in the surrounding areas of Rumford, Lewiston-Auburn, Norway, South Paris, Farmington, Wilton. I have about 20 large boxes. Thank you. — Janice via email ANSWER: The market for books […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Are there any resources for mold infestation in our 200-plus-year-old home? My 76-year-old mother, who is on dialysis three days a week, lives with us and has allergies, and breathing is a struggle because of the mold. We have exhausted all avenues that we are aware of in finding financial assistance in […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was approached by a teacher the other day who was trying to teach about early English colonization in North America. She said Popham was the first organized English attempt in the New World in 1607 as found on a Maine.gov website. Scoffing, as I often do, I pointed out that the […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding keeping bananas (July 2), the man in the Hannaford vegetable area told my friend that if you keep your bananas in the thin plastic bags that you carry them home in, they will keep longer. Keep tightly wrapped. I have kept them a week without turning black. You can also freeze […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My property is infested with small and carpenter ants. Is anyone out there bothered by them? They affect my plants, and sometimes find their way into the house. The problem seems to get worse every year. Any help would be appreciated. — No Name, No Town ANSWER: Coincidentally, the topic of ants […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have recently closed my small business, a day spa. Whom can I contact to liquidate the remaining equipment and stock? — Kathy, [email protected] ANSWER: Sun Spots knows of one: Matt LaJoy, Everything Warehouse, 12 Westminster St., Lewiston, 782-6300, 632-5302. If there are others, please let Sun Spots know. A profitable way […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My older brother and I used to sing a song when we were young. It was about a “little red patch on the seat of my trousers.” All we can remember is that line. Anyone out there ever hear of this little ditty and have the words? We are having a family […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: With the strawberry season already upon us, do you know of any place that sells native organic strawberries locally? — J.L. via email ANSWER: Sun Spots made your letter the first one in the column on a Saturday with the hopes of getting the most responses possible to this query. There are […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please help! We live in a neighborhood where people take care of their yards, except one who hasn’t mowed all year. We were wondering if there is a city code or ordinance that requires people to mow their yards at least once in a while. Thank you for your help. — No […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to commend someone for a job well done and beyond the call of duty. A young fellow named Mike who works for Dead River came to my house to install a propane tank for me. I carefully washed the stove inside and out, and the cupboards, because I knew he’d […]