DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Franco-American Heritage Center has hundreds of French books that they would like to send to Father Marc Boisvert’s Orphanage in Haiti. The cost to mail them there would be prohibitive. If anyone knows of a way that these could be shipped or if anyone hears of any box car being loaded […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In reply to the woman who was looking for women’s wetsuits, Barclay’s Skindivers Paradise at 685 Washington St. North in Auburn has various styles in stock. Ian is in the shop everyday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will help fit you with the right suit for the sport. If those […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to share with all pet lovers an event that happened to us. Our 2-year-old cat suddenly became violently sick, with projectile vomiting. He had to undergo emergency surgery as his X-ray showed a blockage. At first, after his surgery, no one could identify what had been removed. I finally […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: When making bread, the recipes say to scald the milk and I do. Is this really necessary, and if so, why? — No Name, Vienna ANSWER: According to www.kitchensavvy.com, scalding milk: 1) Kills harmful bacteria. 2) Destroys enzymes that may affect the way the milk performs in the recipe. 3) Raises the […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: After throwing away three potted plants because they were ravaged by white, powdery spots and dying, I bought three new potted plants last November. Now the same thing is happening to them. Can anyone give me a solution? I would also like to have the words to the song, “Hotel California.” Thanks […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please find out what the parking ordinances are for the city of Lewiston for all four seasons? There are so many signs on one street, and yet there are none on others, and you still get ticketed on streets that are not posted. Thank you. — Gordon Libby, Lewiston ANSWER: […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Oak Hill High School Class of 1985 is having its 25th reunion on July 31. We are having trouble locating the following classmates: Mark Caron, Robin Chase, Elaine Crowley, Diane Delorme, Marge Desrosiers, Wayne Godin, Annette Johnson, Monarae Lane, Raymond Leclair, Victor Lemay, Tina Madore, Earle Mcfee, Jo Murphy and Robert […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: It’s the time of year when people are thinking about cleaning their furnaces. It is also a good time to think about improving the efficiency of your furnace. Many old furnaces can benefit from a flame retention head. We had ours replaced, and the efficiency went from about 55 percent to 85 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I did get your message on our answering machine, but we were away on vacation. Yes, I still do transfers of music from LP to CD. Also, I can do transfers of audio cassette tapes and of reel-to-reel tapes to CD. I’d be glad to help someone with their projects. Thanks for […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Root Cellar will be holding a free clothing distribution on Monday, May 24, for needy families. Currently, the Root Cellar is still seeking donations of clothing and shoes for males and females of all ages (infant to adult) and sizes. Some of the Root Cellar’s biggest needs are infant clothing, children’s […]