DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to No Name in Lewiston who was looking for a mustard pickle recipe, I have one! Senf gurken: 3 large “yellow” cucumbers, 2 bay leaves, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 small hot red pepper, 1 2/3 cups vinegar, 1 piece horseradish root, 1/3 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, sprig of dill, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: When the town of Sabattus moved to its new location on Route 9, many of the old tax maps were not transferred. We are looking for old Sabattus tax maps, specifically tax map page 5, dated prior to 1965. This map includes the Sutherland Pond Road, Fisher Road and the Loon Pond […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: If any of your readers from nursing homes, charities or individuals would be interested in the following items, they are free: Sound Design AM-FM stereo receiver/8-track recorder with two speakers; Sound Design stereo 8-track recording deck; stereo cassette adapter and approximately 80 miscellaneous 8-track cartridges. Thank you for your important service to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My sister and I happened to be in the area of Tripp Lake in Poland on Sunday, Aug. 8, when we noticed three, possibly four loons in some sort of distress out in the middle of the lake. A pontoon boat drifted in the area of these distressed fowl, and soon a […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Are there any digital camera repair shops in the Lewiston-Auburn area? I have an error message on the camera — the lens won’t function properly. Thanks. — Mary Crane, [email protected] ANSWER: Sun Spots has had this question before and did not find anyone in L-A. There was a place in the Portland […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for sealing wax. The Book Burrow used to carry it, but no longer. I’m not online. So any help on where to purchase it by mail or from here to the Augusta area would be greatly appreciated. Also, any idea where to find the fresh curd cheese used in poutine, […]

DEAR SUNSPOTS: On behalf of the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association, I would like to extend my sincerest appreciation to the sponsors of our party celebrating the grand reopening of the playground at Sunnyside Park. By my own estimation, about 200 neighbors attended the party, enjoying food, games, fun and meeting each other. It was a truly […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Why can’t I find Chromax anymore at the drug store? It is used for blood sugar. Can you tell me how I can get my neighbor’s birthday on the Willard Scott Show, Channel 6 NBC? She’ll be 100 years old soon. Is a prescription required for Cortisone cream? Why did Campbell Brown […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: A few weeks ago you had an article in your column about a group that accepts used computers, fixes them and gives them to folks who need them. I am cleaning out my house in order to sell it and have a computer I would donate. Can you please give me the […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Being a history buff, I’d like to get a map or maps of the battlefields of the Civil War. Can you tell me where I can find one? Thank you. — Ralph Sylvester, Auburn ANSWER: Apparently you are not alone in your interest in Civil War maps. There are a large number […]