DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a really big problem and hope you can help me once again. I have a 13-year-old cat that’s been neutered since he was a baby, and he sprays in the house. He’s been checked out at the vet, and they tell me that it’s all behavior. He’s spoiled rugs, furniture, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please find out where I can get a lamp repaired? It is quite new. One day I turned it on, but it did not come on. I changed the bulb, checked for power, but still no luck. I think it may be the cord connection. Thank you. — No Name, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are a great locator of information and help. We have many used, books both hard and soft covers, in great condition that we are interested in removing from our house, also a set of encyclopedias with 21 books and 18 years of updates. Is there any place in the area that […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I registered my car in October. My tags had run out in June, but I couldn’t afford to register it then. So now that I can afford it for October, the Mexico registration bureau said they have to go back to June. So I got gypped out of five months. Is this […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Read your column every day. I have a question for you. I see several men and women wearing a yellow or blue or green bracelet on their wrists. My question is what do they represent? — No Name, Auburn ANSWER: It appears that there are a couple of different kinds of plastic […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Phillips Elementary School is having a craft fair and Chinese auction on Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school, 1401 Rangeley Road, Phillips. This is a fundraiser to benefit the Phillips eighth grade and their spring trip to Quebec. For more information, call Sharon at 678-2701 ext. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to P.T. on Oct. 23 looking for a color wheel for her aluminum tree, luck is on her side, as the Vermont Country Store sells a color wheel for $24.95. They also sell a color-changing, tree-topper star for $39.95. In addition, they sell 4- and 6-foot tinsel trees. The Vermont […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am told that A1 (Kennebec Bean Co.) in North Vassalboro is now out of business. I loved the recipes from the back of their bags, but assumed they would always be available so I didn’t save them. Do any of your readers have recipes saved from these bags that they can […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I always read your column while having my breakfast. It is very helpful. I’m writing for two things. First, I have jars of buttons and assorted sizes of knitting needles to give away. Please call 784-0042. Second, a group of us would like to know what color the Lewiston city buses were […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thanks for helping with this. I would like to know who owned the Libbey Mill in 1972 when the fire occurred. — No Name, No Town ANSWER: Diane Hesketh, administrative assistant at the Androscoggin Historical Society, was kind enough to research and send the following information about the ownership of the Libby […]