DEAR SUN SPOTS: Hopefully the following recipe for kugal (kiegal) is what Nancy Roy of Auburn is looking for (Feb. 16). A cook/chef gave it to me, and it is very good. Noodle pudding (kiegal) 1 pound cooked noodles 2 cups sour cream 4 cups milk 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 pound ricotta […]
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Granddaughter’s medical care costly
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for an electrician who wires homes so that I can strip for copper and aluminum. We have to travel to Boston for the next 24 weeks for our 14-year-old granddaughter’s medical treatment. We stay at the Ronald McDonald House, but the expenses for food, gas and parking are great. […]
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Aspiring farmer looking for help
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My husband’s dream has always been to own and operate a small farm. The research I’ve come up with is for existing farmers. We were wondering if your resources could come up with a way to get funding to start one. He has heard of a farm in Bowdoin possibly coming up […]
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Memorial etiquette poses quandry
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a question regarding the etiquette of a memorial made by citizens of the community at the site of a tragic accident. How long do the items stay at the site? Who should be the one to collect them? And what should be done with the items? Shouldn’t they go to […]
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New FCC rules might stop robocalls
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the woman who wrote in about the phone call offers for credit cards (Feb. 11), I keep getting calls to get a free meter for diabetics. I have asked them not to call, but they keep calling. When someone else in the house answers, they hang up. Is there […]
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Reader wants old newspaper plates
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for sheet metal with newsprint inked on it. I believe they are called offset printing plates, which have been discarded after the offset printing process. I don’t know if there are any newspapers that still use this process or if they still use metal plates. Any help in locating […]
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Animal helpers looking for volunteers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m writing in hopes of raising awareness about stray dogs in the Oxford Hills area. When the local shelter closed over a year ago, Responsible Pet Care in Norway started taking in strays. Many people do not know this, as RPC is primarily a cat shelter. They do an outstanding service with […]
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Repair for straw bag, quilt sought
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a straw carry-all. The straw surrounding the handles has split such that it no longer encases the handle. Is there anyone locally, or even within the state of Maine, who can do repairs on straw bags? — No Name via email ANSWER: Sun Spots is not sure if someone will […]
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Use sign to end unauthorized parking
DEAR SUNSPOTS: Sun Spots is a great start to my day. Thank you for all the information you give. I am wondering if you could find out if a homeowner is responsible for vehicles parked on their property without permission. We have a rather large driveway near a small road. There are mailboxes nearby and […]
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Commercial clam dip no longer sold
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have been buying clam dip for years at Hannaford’s and Shaw’s. They no longer carry it. — G.A.L., Auburn ANSWER: Sun Spots got the answer to this question from four management types who were standing in front of the meat counter in her local Hannaford. When she asked her question, they […]