DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston High School Class of 1965 is having its 45th reunion Sept. 24-26 at Martindale Country Club. We will begin with a get-together Friday night at Rolandeau’s Restaurant, then have lunch and bluegrass at Luigi’s on Saturday, followed by the Moondogs at Martindale Country Club. Events will end with a continental […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Several months ago, I wrote to inform readers that we do take used books, specifically encyclopedia sets, resource, history, geographical and many other kinds of educational books. We are a collection point for the Edwin L. Hodges Ministry, based in Alabama. The ministry is evangelical in nature and sends Christian material overseas […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Recently I was going through some old boxes and came across a few open-reel cassettes. I recognized them as being my grandmother’s and coming into my possession when she passed back in the mid-1990s. I was pretty sure that these were recordings made by my family back when my father was in […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have two old sets of encyclopedias. I would like to know who would be interested in them. One set is from 1954, the other the 1970s to 1980s. Any information would be appreciated. — Ellie Jodrey, [email protected] ANSWER: Sun Spots fears that the day of the encyclopedia has passed, other than […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Recently my washing machine leaves behind a urine smell on the washed clothes and inside the tub. I use a good brand of liquid soap and a cup of Downy. How can I resolve this issue? — No Name, Auburn ANSWER: There were several suggestions online. Nearly all recommended running your empty […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: As a child I used to go to swim at a place called Snake Pond. I am now 56 and can’t remember where it is. My mother told me it was either Androscoggin or Oxford county. At the time we were living in Sabattus, but neither of us remember if it was […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does Maine have a law that gift certificates must be honored? That was my understanding, especially if they were issued in Maine with no expiration date. My foursome had one from a semi-private course here in Auburn. I reserved tee times at this particular course, and I told the pro shop we […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I recently drove into Lewiston via the middle bridge up Main Street. There are absolutely beautiful flowers all along the street up to the hospital. What are the tall red flowers called? Are they perennials? Where can I get some? — Elaine Morrison, [email protected] ANSWER: Sun Spots has also admired those flowers. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Our water department had to replace our meter and was told that it was on the wrong side of our basement toilet, and we would have to move the toilet. My husband refused and was told that they could turn off the water. This meter has been in this location since they […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for some information pertaining to music. I spoke with the executive director for L/A Arts, and he referred me to the Sun Journal. He explained that you have a column called Sun Spots, where I might be able to find the information I am looking for. Several weeks ago […]