Dear Sun Spots: You recently had the name of someone who sews new awnings (canopies) for lawn swings. I would appreciate it if you could find it and run it again. — No Name, Auburn.   Answer: In addition to responses from readers, consider contacting Bags From Mars, a stitching company in Lewiston, at 225-5984. You […]

Dear Sun Spots: Could you find the words to the song that goes something like this, “all the chapel bells are ringing in the little village town, ’cause the song that they were singing was for baby Jimmy Brown.” Also, I am looking for a pattern for a baby bonnet and baby booties, knitted or […]

 Dear Sun Spots: I need help in finding out the name and address of the company that pays the Bates Fabric pension checks. I need to write that company to make a change of address. — R.B.S., No Town. Answer: Fred at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston explained that when the Bates Mill went out […]

Dear Sun Spots: Does anyone know an organization willing to take leftover items after a yard sale is finished? Call 628-6035. Thank you. — Bonnie, No Town. Dear Sun Spots: Does anyone know how to get Desitin out of clothing? Stain removers like Shout wouldn’t touch it. I tried using powder as it is greasy […]

Dear Sun Spots: The Reunion Committee for the class of 1969 Livermore Falls High School is planning our 40th class reunion on Aug. 29 at Maple Lane Golf Course. There are several people we were unable to locate and we are hoping someone could help us find them so we may send them an invitation. […]

 Dear Sun Spots: I have a John Deere JS60 walking lawnmower to give away, preferably to a nonprofit organization. It needs a new starter pull cord. Contact me at 998-2767. — No Name, Poland. Dear Sun Spots: For the lady inquiring about slacks which are not low rise. I know just what she is talking […]

Dear Sun Spots: I would like to know why JC Penney does not have any more Isotoner slippers and where could we find them? — Mrs. B.L., No Town. Answer: Sun Spots spoke with a representative at the JC Penney store in the Auburn Mall who noted that they still sell Isotoner slippers, but they’ve […]

Dear Sun Spots: I am looking for summer kids/teen cooking classes in the area. I have searched but cannot find any. — No Name, Lewiston. Answer: In addition to responses from readers, check out the Lots to Gardens’ Kids Cooking Club at the Lewiston Public Library. The free program meets from 4 to 5:30 p.m. […]

Dear Sun Spots: I would like to know the names and addresses of the city parks in Lewiston. Also, who is in charge of the parks? — Taxpayer, Lewiston. Answer: The Lewiston Public Works Department maintains all parks, athletic facilities and cemeteries under the city’s jurisdiction. Deputy Director Megan Bates provided Sun Spots with a […]

Dear Sun Spots: Thank you for your extremely helpful column! I am looking for summer kids/teen cooking classes in the area. I have searched but cannot find any. Also, I would like to petition the city of Lewiston to install speed bumps or some other type of traffic slowing on my street. Where do I […]