DEAR SUN SPOTS: My husband went to St. Mary’s Emergency Room on Wednesday, July 25. In all the trauma he lost his gold chain with a fireman’s cross. If someone found it, please call me at 576-0114. We would be forever grateful. — Connie, Lewiston DEAR SUN SPOTS: I need your help. You recommended Steve […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: After so many hamburger and meat recalls, I would like to buy locally grown meat, preferably in the Farmington area. Do you, or your readers, know where local meats can be purchased? — No Name via email ANSWER: The Sun Journal has a couple of businesses that advertise that service: * King […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am trying to find copies of old New England Patriots’ games. The ones I am having a really hard time finding are from 2002 — Week 2 at the Jets, Week 3 vs. the Chiefs, Week 8 vs. Broncos and Week 12 vs. Vikings. I love the Patriots and have been […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have fond memories of the Father’s Day barbecue at St. Phillip’s Church in Auburn and their amazing chicken. Our children always refer to how great that chicken was! Do any of your readers have the recipe for the sauce they would use to mop the chicken? We have tried several times […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was driving by the Auburn City Hall and noticed a stone logo. Could you please find out the meaning and when it originated? Thank you for your help in defining the historical meaning. — Bea, [email protected] ANSWER: Sun Spots wasn’t sure what Bea was referring to, so she turned to Tracy […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for someone who can replace a missing porcelain or ceramic leg for a doll I have. I would prefer local if possible. Can be either from salvage or a broken doll for parts. Thank you. — R.B., Lewiston ANSWER: Sun Spots has two in her Rolodex: * Linda Tibbetts, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I recently washed a white polyester polo shirt and two white cotton T-shirts, which came out of the wash with orange stain around the collars. I believe the stain is related to the sunscreen I used on my face and neck. What is the best way to get the stain out? — […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I hope you can help me. A neighbor of mine passed away about a year and half ago. She painted many paintings, and I bought the entire art collection from her heirs. It includes more than 100 paintings, frames, supplies, etc. I loved the way she painted, and I never even knew […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Per the July 17 request, this is a recipe for Chinese noodle cookies that my family has always enjoyed: Melt together in a double boiler or on low heat a large bag each of semi-sweet chocolate morsels and butterscotch bits. Remove from heat as soon as the pieces have all melted and […]