DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Oxford Hills Fire Prevention & Safety Committee would like to get the word out that we will be at the Oxford Fairgrounds on Sept. 12. There will be safety demonstrations, fire prevention literature, smoke detector information and lots of fun for the whole family. The theme for this year’s Fire Prevention […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Saturday night, Aug. 21, as we were watching the balloons lift off we noticed that there were two “gliders” with engines flying among the balloons. What are they called and are there any companies that offer flights or training locally? I can’t go a day without reading Sun Spots. Thanks! — […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In Auburn a large house at the end of Western Promenade and Gamage Avenue has been boarded up for several years. Who does this house belong to and if no one can live in it, why isn’t it torn down? — Elaine McCarty, [email protected] ANSWER: Sun Spots e-mailed with Auburn code enforcement […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am an avid reader of your column daily. You have great advice. Where can anyone obtain copies of obituaries from November 1979 and December 1988? I have done several searches and cannot seem to find what I’m looking for. Hopefully you can help. Thank you. — No Name via e-mail ANSWER: […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston High School Class of 1965 is having its 45th reunion Sept. 24-26 at Martindale Country Club. We will begin with a get-together Friday night at Rolandeau’s Restaurant, then have lunch and bluegrass at Luigi’s on Saturday, followed by the Moondogs at Martindale Country Club. Events will end with a continental […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Several months ago, I wrote to inform readers that we do take used books, specifically encyclopedia sets, resource, history, geographical and many other kinds of educational books. We are a collection point for the Edwin L. Hodges Ministry, based in Alabama. The ministry is evangelical in nature and sends Christian material overseas […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Recently I was going through some old boxes and came across a few open-reel cassettes. I recognized them as being my grandmother’s and coming into my possession when she passed back in the mid-1990s. I was pretty sure that these were recordings made by my family back when my father was in […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have two old sets of encyclopedias. I would like to know who would be interested in them. One set is from 1954, the other the 1970s to 1980s. Any information would be appreciated. — Ellie Jodrey, [email protected] ANSWER: Sun Spots fears that the day of the encyclopedia has passed, other than […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Recently my washing machine leaves behind a urine smell on the washed clothes and inside the tub. I use a good brand of liquid soap and a cup of Downy. How can I resolve this issue? — No Name, Auburn ANSWER: There were several suggestions online. Nearly all recommended running your empty […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: As a child I used to go to swim at a place called Snake Pond. I am now 56 and can’t remember where it is. My mother told me it was either Androscoggin or Oxford county. At the time we were living in Sabattus, but neither of us remember if it was […]