DEAR SUN SPOTS: The University of Southern Maine Senior College at Lewiston-Auburn College is looking for instructors for our classes. Our instructors volunteer their time and expertise. We meet Monday through Friday from September to November and March to May from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 3 p.m. If you have an interest […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: If anyone can help me, you can! I need someone who will use my snowblower to keep me plowed out for the winter. I am 89 years old, and I can’t do it any more. Reasonable rates, please. — Ruth, Lewiston, 784-4278 ANSWER: Sun Spots has had this request many times, but […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for this column; it is very informative. I have two questions for you. I am looking for a special gun-type gizmo that retailers use to attach two pieces together or to price an item. Also, I have a no-wax floor that had a small carpet on it for a long […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You’ve helped our family before, so now I have two questions. We don’t have a computer, so I’m asking for your help. Why did Brooks and Dunn split up after 20 years? Is that the deal they made with each other? Do they still live in the same place? I watched a […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In regard to your Nov. 17 column on service clubs and their membership numbers, I was wondering where was the Kiwanis Club? You have several clubs in your area that are very active. I have personal knowledge since I have visited the area for the last 15 years. I have been a […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: For those readers looking for cooking supplies (Nov. 22 and 23), I can also heartily recommend Now You’re Cooking at 49 Front St., downtown Bath. It’s about the same distance as the Portland stores, and it is well stocked (especially for appliances and attachments such as the dough hook). What’s more, it’s […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Perhaps you can help me find out whether there is someone in Maine who has loon clocks for sale where the hours chime with the call of loons. A tall order, I know, but if anyone would know, it would be you! Thanks for all you do. — R.M.D., Auburn ANSWER: This […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In the Looking Back section for 1911 on Oct. 31, the Hillcrest Hospital in Auburn was mentioned. Where was the hospital and how long was it in existence? — David, Auburn ANSWER: Sun Spots was provided with an answer to this question thanks to Bates professor Doug Hodgkin and the Androscoggin Historical […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’ve seen a number of woolly caterpillars lately. I’ve heard that the amount of snowfall for the winter can be predicted by how wide the brown band is on these critters. Does anyone know more about this folklore? — No Name via email ANSWER: Sun Spots has also heard that piece of […]