Dear Sun Spots: We enjoy reading Sun Spots every day; first thing we do is turn to that page. Keep up the good work, it’s very informative. In Monday’s paper there was a picture of Lenny Breau’s daughter and next to her the lady looked like his dear mom, Betty Cody. Please let us know, […]

Dear Sun Spots: I need to locate someone who is knowledgeable in electronics. I bought a mobility scooter secondhand, and the key assembly was broken and had been removed. It was being run by putting a nail or something else metal. I used a paperclip, and it worked, but at times if the paper clip […]

Dear Sun Spots: Thank you for your wonderful column and all the help. I was wondering if you could find out the name of the background music in the commercial for the depression medicine named Pristiq that plays on WCSH Channel 6. Who plays it and is there a CD of it? They have a […]

Dear Sun Spots: I recently went on the Sun Journal’s Web site and see that there have been some changes made. I am having difficulty trying to locate where to search back issues. Is this feature still available?  Second, I would like to know what is being built next to Jack Ray’s Car Wash in […]

Dear Sun Spots: Would Sun Spots or some of its readers know where individuals can by U.S. Government Securities, such as Treasury notes, bills or bonds? I believe they pay a higher rate of interest than regular savings bonds. Your column is a real fountain of information! Thank you. — No Name, Lewiston. Answer: Many […]

Dear Sun Spots: Thank you for all your great information. I do not have a computer, so could you find me the address for Tom Caron? He works for NESN as a sports analyst. The NESN studio is somewhere in Massachusetts. Thank you for this address in advance. — No Name, No Town. Answer: Consider […]

Dear Sun Spots: Where can I find history and information on New Vineyard rocking chairs? I have one in very good condition with what I believe is the original green paint. I wouldn’t sell it but am curious as to its approximate value. — No Name, Strong. Answer: Laurie LaBar, chief curator of history at […]

Dear Sun Spots: I work for a company that produces a lot of office waste paper. I would like to urge them to recycle, but being a small company, I think they are concerned about the cost. I have heard that there are some companies that buy recyclable waste paper. I would like to know […]

Dear Sun Spots: Is there a place for Auburn residents to take grass clippings instead of having to throw them in the trash? We do not have the space for a compost pile and feel they could be used by someone in the community, rather than simply thrown away. Thanks. — Steve, Auburn. Answer: In […]

 Dear Sun Spots: I have a question about birds. Why do they sing half an hour before sunrise and around sunset too? Thanks. Enjoy reading your column. — Frances C. Miller, Lewiston. Answer: Special thanks to Alan Seamans of the Stanton Bird Club who provided the following explanation for your question. Seaman said, the “dawn […]