DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was wondering if you can shed some light as to what happened to Jolly John’s auto dealership. Once a very noticeable car lot, it has just disappeared. I went down to to get a new jeep, but discovered when I got there that the lot was taken over by another dealer? […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Our Wurlitzer organ with multi-matic percussion needs repair. Is there anyone out there who can help? — Carol, [email protected], 539-2579 ANSWER: Sun Spots followed a trail of leads to Starbird Music and Organ in Portland, where John told her that Nick Mamich of Bowdoinham, 837-2196, is about the only repairperson servicing those […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for more information about any instructors offering Zumba events, such as the Party Hearty Zumbathons. I’ve heard that Zumba Clubbing may be coming to Club Texas in Auburn, but I can’t seem to find any information about how to register. A friend of mine takes Zumba classes with Adriane Kramer […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: As one of a small group of volunteers with the Rumford Performing Arts Committee, I’m asking for assistance from you and your readers. After many long and idle years, the historic Rumford Falls Auditorium has seen new life since last year. We’ve put on several plays, a festival of trees and musical […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Perhaps Sun Spots is a bit lazy? I believe you are doing a disservice to your readers in your answer regarding the value of a doll collection. Do you do any research in the local phone book or perhaps on whitepages.com? I found nine antique appraisers listed on whitepages.com and there are […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding your Feb. 18 column, “1905 gift certificate might still be good.” Please have your reader double-check their gift certificates. L.L. Bean (the store, not the man) did not open until 1912. So, logically, what your reader has in hand is not going to be a gift certificate from 1905, since that […]

LISBON — Holy Trinity Church on Frost Hill Avenue in Lisbon Falls will have an indoor craft and yard sale on Friday, April 15, and Saturday, April 16, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, call Pat Tardiff at 353-5035 or Katie Carville at 353-9056. A wrong date was listed in the Sun Spots […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I love your column, very interesting and enjoyable to read. You have helped me in the past. I hope you can help me again. I would like information on a company called ACS in Lewiston. I have been getting a notice at least once or twice a month stating that I owe […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have had a ring for several years and have unsuccessfully been able to contact the owner. It is a woman’s Lisbon High School ring with the initials DEG on the inside. Thanks. — Dot McAtee, [email protected] DEAR SUN SPOTS: Recently, while walking on Pine Street in Lewiston, I came across a […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My sister, Joline Miller, lived in Lewiston. She went missing in November 2002 and was found April 3, 2003. I am not at peace, it has been almost eight years since her death, and I am trying desperately to find anyone to talk to who might have known my sister. I just […]