DEAR SUN SPOTS: Good morning! Several weeks ago you answered a question from a reader regarding the cost of cable and dish network service for television. You said something to the effect of readers can do what Sun Spots does and install a television antenna. My questions are: Where can you get one and who […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: For several years now, a group of residents of St. Mary’s Residences, formerly known as “Maison Marcotte,” have renovated dollhouses with fresh paint and new wallpaper, made repairs, cushions and window curtains, crocheted floor rugs, created wallframes, decorated and then raffled these attractive houses, with all proceeds going toward the Maison’s activities. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Your column and wisdom are unmatchable. Your service and research are exquisite and well thought out. Bravo. I have two questions. One of which is to help solve a radio mystery that simply astounds me. I listen to WBACH radio at 106.9 FM, where classical music is played all day long, when […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Androscoggin Grange 8 of 99 Main St. in Greene will be having its annual craft fair Nov. 6 at the hall. Tables are available for $15 to $25. For more information, contact Janice Brewer at 946-5006 or Karen Flagg at 946-2016. The Grange now has its chairlift in use and is looking […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Senior Companion Program is looking for caring individuals who want to make a difference. The program, sponsored by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, offers the opportunity for volunteers to provide companionship and support to homebound/isolated adults. Volunteers who are income qualified earn a tax-free stipend, reimbursement for mileage and other […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My husband went fishing Wednesday evening, Sept. 22, using the public boat launch behind the Higgins boat store (the launch on River Road behind Wendy’s and Coldwell Banker) in Auburn. There were other people using the launch, too, and they left some items behind. We would really like to return them; my […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Now that the recipes for pickling are done, I hope you or someone out there can help me. When I was young, my mother used to make a white sauce (I think using flour and milk, but I have no idea what else) and cut yellow string beans to about a half-inch, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you find out if there will be a cost-of-living increase for Social Security this year? Thanks. — No Name, Lewiston ANSWER: It does not look likely. A story in the Christian Science Monitor on Sept. 20 said that although the official announcement will not be made until Oct. 15 that the […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can you find out if Maggie Rodriguez will come back to the “Early Show” on Channel 13? Harry Smith is the host. We miss Maggie, and we love the newly married weatherman, Dave. — No Name, Lewiston ANSWER: As you probably already know by now, Maggie returned a week ago. But get […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Oct. 23, Sumner Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be holding a ticket auction at the high school in Buckfield. We would like to ask for new or nearly new items for the auction. Maybe someone might have a gift that they never used and would be willing to donate. We can […]