DEAR SUN SPOTS: What can you tell us about the history of the beautiful home at 63 Academy St. in Auburn? — David, Auburn, [email protected] ANSWER: Once again Sun Spots turned to Doug Hodgkin and his colleagues at the Androscoggin Historical Society, who came through very quickly with the requested information. It turns out that […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I hope some of your readers can help me. I am an elderly person on a fixed income, and I’ve always had a passion for books. When I had to move out of my house, I gave away more than 400 books. It broke my heart. I’ve always loved to be surrounded […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My daughter has a heart locket that she found on Poland Road in Auburn. It has a picture of a baby and mother inside. I wanted to see if anyone has lost it. Thank you. — Denise Fraser, [email protected] DEAR SUN SPOTS: While out walking, I found a Wishpet black bear with […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I hope you have the answer to this one. Two oil burner services say there should be no more than a 5-degree difference between the high and low thermostat settings; furniture and walls are reheated each time the temperature goes back up and the furnace runs for shorter periods. An Efficiency Maine […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: At least 30 years ago my husband assembled two Emperor clocks. One is a grandfather clock; the other is a smaller wall-hanging one. Both need some TLC to work. Is there anyone out there who can restore the mechanics? Thank you. — Coral Herbert, [email protected] ANSWER: Sun Spots has a few options […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: How long has the Sun Spots column been in the Sun Journal and was it in the Sun before they combined with the Journal? Also, do you work for the Sun Journal or what is your background? Thank you. — John Kezal, Rumford ANSWER: Sun Spots got most of her answers about […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I got four prints after my mom passed away. They are done by Maurice “Jake” Day. They are four different seasons and raccoons, chipmunks, rabbits, ladybug, etc. I think they are water prints. I know that he was an artist for Walt Disney at one time. I’d like to know anything about […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS; Your March 8 column on the efficiency of electric heaters did a good job of discussing how the two types of heaters work and gave some information on how they can be used. What was missing from the article though, and I think what is important for people to know, is how […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for all of your help through the years. I never miss reading your column. My brother is interested in any information about “Hurricane Hattie,” the 1980s comedian from the Lewiston area who we enjoyed immensely. What was her real name? Does anyone have a CD of her routine? Any information […]