Dear Sun Spots: Please help, the juice of a lobster spilled in the kitchen drawer. I have tried different things to get the smell out but have had no luck yet. Any suggestions? — No Name, No Town Answer: You have Sun Spots’ sympathy, especially if the lobster juice also contained butter. This will be a […]
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Reader asks about Robert’s Business College
Dear Sun Spots: I would like information on a school variously known as Professor Louis Robert’s Business School, Robert’s Business College, College Commercial Robert and Maine Business Institute. Professor Louis Robert operated it in Lewiston during the 1930s and 1940s. Thank you for your help. – No Name, Auburn Answer: Sun Spots was unable to […]
Reader eager to be part of craft fair scene
Dear Sun Spots: I am a local crafter, and I am looking to be a part of some of the local craft shows in Lewiston-Auburn and surrounding towns. I know there are local craft shows at schools and such, and I was wondering if you knew of any craft shows and how to get in […]
Turning lanes have more than one use
Dear Sun Spots: Can someone explain how the turning lanes in Lewiston are to be used? I recently heard that they are to be used only when turning into a business or street and not to be used to come out of a business/street into the turning lane. If the latter is true, most people […]
Vincent Bottling once thrived in Auburn
Dear Sun Spots: I am e-mailing you about a bottle I found in West Bethel at an old bottle dump. It is a Coca-Cola bottle, but it was made by the Vincent Co. in Auburn. I would like to know when that company made Coca-Cola, so I sent this e-mail to you thinking you would […]
Potatoes turning gray no cause for concern
Dear Sun Spots: Would anyone out there have a Bergeron Dairy milk bottle they could sell me? They were located on Webster Street in Lewiston. My cousin used to live next to them, and I would like to get him one as a gift. Please contact me at 783-8147 or e-mail me at [email protected]. It […]
Reader wishes to transfer movies
Dear Sun Spots: I have several old home movies on various size videotapes. I would like to have all of these home movies transferred to DVDs for easy viewing. Can you tell me of an area business that offers this type of service? Thank you. — No Name, Sabattus. Answer: Contact Via Vision Film & […]
Turner store will take consignments
Dear Sun Spots: I have two twin beds to sell. I know Helios on outer Center Street has closed. Is there any other shop like that than can take these and sell them for me? — Judy, Turner. Answer: Contact the Turner Trading Post for more information on selling your furniture on consignment. The […]
Healthy cooking show still on TV
Dear Sun Spots: Wondering what happened to Ellie Krieger? She used to be on the food channel on HGTV. Her recipes were really healthy and nutritious. I miss her! Thanks. — No Name, No Town. Answer: You can tune into “Healthy Appetite” with Ellie Krieger on Food Network, Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. According to her […]
Pest problem in Lisbon Falls
Dear Sun Spots: I was wondering if you would be able to help me. How would I go about finding out if there are termites eating at the wood beams and frame of my house? Do you know of anyone that would be able to help me check this out? I enjoy reading your column […]