DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does Maine have a law that gift certificates must be honored? That was my understanding, especially if they were issued in Maine with no expiration date. My foursome had one from a semi-private course here in Auburn. I reserved tee times at this particular course, and I told the pro shop we […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I recently drove into Lewiston via the middle bridge up Main Street. There are absolutely beautiful flowers all along the street up to the hospital. What are the tall red flowers called? Are they perennials? Where can I get some? — Elaine Morrison, [email protected] ANSWER: Sun Spots has also admired those flowers. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Our water department had to replace our meter and was told that it was on the wrong side of our basement toilet, and we would have to move the toilet. My husband refused and was told that they could turn off the water. This meter has been in this location since they […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for some information pertaining to music. I spoke with the executive director for L/A Arts, and he referred me to the Sun Journal. He explained that you have a column called Sun Spots, where I might be able to find the information I am looking for. Several weeks ago […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to No Name in Lewiston who was looking for a mustard pickle recipe, I have one! Senf gurken: 3 large “yellow” cucumbers, 2 bay leaves, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 small hot red pepper, 1 2/3 cups vinegar, 1 piece horseradish root, 1/3 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, sprig of dill, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: When the town of Sabattus moved to its new location on Route 9, many of the old tax maps were not transferred. We are looking for old Sabattus tax maps, specifically tax map page 5, dated prior to 1965. This map includes the Sutherland Pond Road, Fisher Road and the Loon Pond […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: If any of your readers from nursing homes, charities or individuals would be interested in the following items, they are free: Sound Design AM-FM stereo receiver/8-track recorder with two speakers; Sound Design stereo 8-track recording deck; stereo cassette adapter and approximately 80 miscellaneous 8-track cartridges. Thank you for your important service to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My sister and I happened to be in the area of Tripp Lake in Poland on Sunday, Aug. 8, when we noticed three, possibly four loons in some sort of distress out in the middle of the lake. A pontoon boat drifted in the area of these distressed fowl, and soon a […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Are there any digital camera repair shops in the Lewiston-Auburn area? I have an error message on the camera — the lens won’t function properly. Thanks. — Mary Crane, [email protected] ANSWER: Sun Spots has had this question before and did not find anyone in L-A. There was a place in the Portland […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for sealing wax. The Book Burrow used to carry it, but no longer. I’m not online. So any help on where to purchase it by mail or from here to the Augusta area would be greatly appreciated. Also, any idea where to find the fresh curd cheese used in poutine, […]