DEAR SUN SPOTS: Why does Channel 13 give the same news from 5 to 5:30 p.m., then change people, repeat all the same news from 5:30 to 6 p.m., then back at 6 p.m. to repeat it all over again? Why waste one-and-a-half hours on repeats? Watch news at 6 p.m. on Channel 8, and […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you very much for your Dec. 8 column! The plight of feral or abandoned animals is indeed a big problem, and as you mentioned, the shelters have very limited space for more friendly animals, much less the feral or semi-feral cats. I represent the River Valley Animal Advocates, and we would […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found a portable band saw in a plastic carrying case on the ramp at Exit 86 of the Turnpike (Route. 9 in Sabattus). I would like for the owner to identify it so that I can return it. — Bruce Hall, [email protected] DEAR SUN SPOTS: Just a short note to see […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I can’t find any information on the Heathwood Dance Hall, which existed in the 1950s or ’60s in Lisbon. Where would be the best place to start researching its history? — Edouard Plourde, 782-0194, [email protected] ANSWER: Sun Spots usually starts with your Bates colleague, Doug Hodgkin of the Androscoggin Historical Society. You […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to know where I can get white unpopped popcorn. I have looked everywhere for weeks. Hannaford’s used to carry it. There’s plenty of yellow popcorn, and it doesn’t look like it’s selling very fast. When I looked last week, there was another lady looking also. I don’t want the […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am a daily reader and subscriber. I have trying to locate the cracker Crown Profile. It was very popular years ago. Also, are there any Mary Kay dealers in the Bath or Brunswick area? Thank you. — M.L., Brunswick ANSWER: Sun Spots cannot find the cracker as you spell it in […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: When is Southwest Airlines going to start flying into Portland: Thank you. — No name via e-mail ANSWER: Until the recent news of an upcoming merger between Southwest and AirTran airlines, the chances for flights into Portland would have been slim. Southwest chose Manchester, N.H., over Portland when it first moved into […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I heard that there are programs that take used laptops and recycle them for use in hospitals, etc. However, I have not been able to find a site in this country that does it. Can you e-mail me the information? — Peter Blake, Auburn, [email protected] ANSWER: There are some sites online where […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like a copy of a picture in the Thanksgiving 2010 paper. It is on the front page of your City section. Please tell me how to order it online. I spoke to someone, so I know I can do it, but the website isn’t clear to me. Thanks so much. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In November the Knights of Columbus served 194 free dinners to people with the help of Franklin Savings Bank and our other supporters and volunteers. After the free public supper on Saturday, Dec. 18, we will have completed a full year of providing high-quality suppers to those that come to us. Doors […]