DEAR SUN SPOTS: To all the great cooks out there, I have a problem I need help with. I have a new Frigidaire range that has a recessed cooking element in the oven. Since purchasing this range I have had a difficult time with baking. The muffins, rolls, etc. do not brown. I tried adjusting […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In your Nov. 4 column, a reader inquired about a recipe from the Kennebec Bean Co. I responded to that particular question in the comments section on Sun Spots online. I don’t know if you saw it or not, so I will paste the comment below: I used to work for a […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I read your column every day — a lot of nice information. Please find out for me why the Yankees baseball team does not have the names on the back of their uniforms. I watch a lot of baseball, and all the other teams have their names on their uniforms. — No […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please help me locate a place to donate used men’s suits? I know Dress for Success takes women’s career wear, but what about things for local men? I also have some jackets for both sexes. In addition, where can I donate a barely used shower chair? Christmas decorations? Used sheets […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We enjoy reading your column every day. We missed seeing “Neighbor to Neighbor” on PBS, Saturday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We heard from our relatives and friends that it was very interesting. Please let us know when we’ll see a rerun. Thank you. — Ida G., Lewiston ANSWER: […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have many senior friends at Barker Mill Arms in Auburn. They can’t smoke any more in the building, so they have to go outside in an open building out back. I’m worried about the winter months ahead. I realize they should not smoke. But what concerns me is the cold winter […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for providing a service to so many people. Plus not everyone has a computer to find out information. I would like to know of dealers in the L-A area who are familiar with a radon reduction system. Also is the Sun Journal going to print the numbers for the Maine […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there anyone in the Portland or Lewiston area who teaches tole painting, preferably with oils? Also, I have a necklace that is broken that had a small, flat glass bottle about the size of a quarter that contained small chips of sea glass. It was attached to a gold chain. Where […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You have helped me before, so I am turning to you once again. I have several cards that I would like to send to service women or men to let them know how much I appreciate what they are sacrificing to help keep our country safe. I would like to know where […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My family will be flying out of the Portland airport at a very early morning hour soon. Can you find me the names and contact numbers for hotels near PWM that offer shuttle service to and from the airport and allow you to leave your vehicle in their parking lot free if […]