DEAR SUN SPOTS: The other day a group of us went over to the Green Ladle for lunch and had the most wonderful soup, cheeseburger soup. I have been trying to find it but can’t with the elbow noodles in it. Will they part with the recipe? I’m not a cook but sure want to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My telephone company charges me $2.95 for a “paper invoice fee” because I don’t want to give them access to my checking account and don’t want to get the invoice via e-mail. Why are they allowed to do this? Do all phone companies do this? —No Name, Farmington ANSWER: You didn’t specify […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are implementing a fitness program to help our students become more physically fit. We’re hoping there are three stationary bikes sitting in basements or garages collecting dust that would love a new home. Please help us and help our children! — Jodi Truman, Paris Elementary School, [email protected] DEAR SUN SPOTS: My […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I volunteer with SeniorsPlus helping people fill out the paperwork for Maine’s property tax and rent refund program. SeniorsPlus offers this free service to all individuals from September through May 31 each year. We are currently filing for 2008. The 2009 refunds will be from August 2010 until May 31, 2011. There […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Like most of the rest of the people of this area, I read your column everyday! I thought it might be helpful for people to know about the grants that are available to all Mainers, regardless of income, for weatherization. Federal funds are available through the stimulus package to help weatherize homes […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: A year ago last January, I ordered a book on arthritis from Johns Hopkins University Hospital. I received it in good time and paid $22.95 for it. This year I received another one that arrived damaged. The Post Office wrote a note on it saying that it was received in that condition. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m trying to trade my car in for a small pickup truck on Craigslist, but I don’t have a computer. Is there anyone out there who could help me? Also, on Channel 6 news I notice Kelley LaBrecque is wearing a ring. Does that mean she’s engaged? — A.O., Lewiston ANSWER: Sun […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Community Little Theater in Lewiston has prom gowns to rent. The cost is $50. After the prom the person can have the gown cleaned and returned to the Community Little Theater and get $25 back. To rent or for more information, call me at 212-6813. — Suzanne Carbonneau DEAR SUN SPOTS: You […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: First off, let me say that I really appreciate your column. It is most informative. Perhaps someone can help with my question. I have ink marks on my leather purse. Do you know of anything that will remove them? — No Name, No Town ANSWER: Sun Spots found directions for several different […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Here I am again. You’ve helped me a lot before. I’ve been watching “Survivor” on CBS for 20 years, I think. Anyway, do they really go to all these far-off places or are they in California somewhere? They change their clothes or bathing suits two or three times a show; long ago […]