DEAR SUN SPOTS: Why can we only purchase gas cans with those ridiculous spouts that leak and run all over when you tip them up to pour? When I try to fill my lawnmower, it is impossible to tip it up enough to get the spring mechanism to work and still be able to see […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I hope you can help me again. My son and his family rented a cottage in Maine for his vacation and after they had unpacked and made the beds and put on their suits for the beach, another renter came along with a contract. My son had left his contract at home […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone out there knows what has happened with Old Orchard Beach Pizza? I have tried to called with no answer, so I drove to the shop and found it closed with no information on if it has closed for good. — No Name via email ANSWER: Sun Spots didn’t find anything […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am back again for some information. I would like the birth date, year and cause of death of Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. Thank you. — No Name, No Town ANSWER: According to Autry.com, Gene was born Sept. 29, 1907, in Tioga, Texas, and died Oct. 2, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have lots of DVDs, CDs, books and games that we would like to donate to our military troops. Where in the Great Falls area can we find drop-off locations? I think a second life of these items being used by our men and women in uniform gives me more “value” than […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re having our second annual youth activity pumpkin decorating night at our local VFW Post 3335 in Jay free to the community, ages 4 to 12 accompanied by an adult. We supply everything and snacks. We’re looking for people to donate pumpkins for our activity night. If anyone has extras, could you […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can you tell me what is going on with the gazebo in Kennedy Park? It has certainly has seen better days. I seem to remember that there was talk about restoring it to its former glory and that there may even be money set aside for it. There is also some interest […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I purchased a booklet at the Cumberland Craft Show this summer. It is a booklet of “Family Holiday Recipes” one of which is for a holiday bread but omits the amount of sugar. I have tried the website address and calling the phone number, as well as writing a note to the […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for some help finding a local wig maker. My sister has a rare disease that will have her on and off chemotherapy for the rest of her life. A side effect is hair loss, and since I have such long hair I thought I would make her a wig. […]

CORRECTION: Andrew Russell, communications manager at Time Warner Cable, has corrected a couple of factual errors in yesterday’s column regarding the conversion to digital TV, which will be taking place Oct. 19. All customers, even those with Basic programming, will need either a digital adapter or a set-top box to continue receiving their channels. The […]