DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is it possible for you to find out why the Farmington hospital does not allow any public use of its Wi-Fi network? Other Maine hospitals have Wi-Fi set up so that family members can keep in touch when visiting ill relatives. Many gadgets are Wi-Fi only, and it would be so convenient […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am a crafter who needs help. I have been searching for doll eyeglasses. I have found several different sizes, but I need 2¼-inch, half-round eyeglasses. I’m hoping your readers will help me locate these. Any help will be appreciated. — Dodie Mahar, Rumford, 364-2338 ANSWER: Sun Spots guesses that you have […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there anyone in the near area that sells local honey? Thank you. You’re doing a great job. — Dorothy, Lewiston ANSWER: Sun Spots found several sources of Maine honey online. Here are a few: www.overlandhoney.com (Portland, 772-3380), www.mainehoney.net (Pittston, [email protected]), www.rlberryfarm.com (Readfield, 685-4709, 877-647-3419), www.mainehoneycrisp.com (Boothby’s Orchard, Livermore, 754-3500), as well […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you tell me how to remove moss from a cemetery monument? I know it’s done with bleach and water, but I need to know the proper mixture so as not to ruin the granite. — No Name, No Town ANSWER: Sun Spots found instructions for removing lichen from a gravestone at […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the second year in a row, I am spearheading a group of TD Bank employees who are collecting donations to send out care packages to our troops stationed overseas. Last year, with generous donations from your readers and our TD Bank customers, we were able to send out more than 35 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have been looking into switching from oil to coal to heat my house. The only dealer for coal boilers/stoves that I have found is in Gouldsboro. Does anyone know of a dealer closer to the Rumford-Mexico area? Thanks. — No Name via email ANSWER: Sun Spots only found one that was […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The site which can be searched for a list of Maine legislative bills has been changed: http://tinyurl.com/3rdtmyb. You can also sign up to have the Advanced Notice of Public Hearings sent to your computer. There are many new bills that may make major changes in Maine law. This site also has links […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Maineiacs have invited the Auburn Lions Club to set up a table for eyeglass and dollar donations toward area eyeglass needs at its hockey game on April 27 at 7 p.m. Hope your readers will support the Maineiacs and the Auburn Lions Club. Thanks so much for promoting area events. — […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please find out if there is a dental clinic in the Brunswick or Topsham areas? I am a senior citizen, age 77. I need to see a dentist, but they are so costly. Thank you. — No Name, No Town ANSWER: The shortage of dentists in Maine is an ongoing […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The time for high school graduation is near and there are homeless graduates who cannot afford to buy a cap and gown. Do any of the high schools have a plan for reusing the caps and gowns? We did that several years ago with our daughter’s. Thank you. — E.E. via email […]