DEAR SUN SPOTS: Like most of the rest of the people of this area, I read your column everyday! I thought it might be helpful for people to know about the grants that are available to all Mainers, regardless of income, for weatherization. Federal funds are available through the stimulus package to help weatherize homes […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: A year ago last January, I ordered a book on arthritis from Johns Hopkins University Hospital. I received it in good time and paid $22.95 for it. This year I received another one that arrived damaged. The Post Office wrote a note on it saying that it was received in that condition. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m trying to trade my car in for a small pickup truck on Craigslist, but I don’t have a computer. Is there anyone out there who could help me? Also, on Channel 6 news I notice Kelley LaBrecque is wearing a ring. Does that mean she’s engaged? — A.O., Lewiston ANSWER: Sun […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Community Little Theater in Lewiston has prom gowns to rent. The cost is $50. After the prom the person can have the gown cleaned and returned to the Community Little Theater and get $25 back. To rent or for more information, call me at 212-6813. — Suzanne Carbonneau DEAR SUN SPOTS: You […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: First off, let me say that I really appreciate your column. It is most informative. Perhaps someone can help with my question. I have ink marks on my leather purse. Do you know of anything that will remove them? — No Name, No Town ANSWER: Sun Spots found directions for several different […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Here I am again. You’ve helped me a lot before. I’ve been watching “Survivor” on CBS for 20 years, I think. Anyway, do they really go to all these far-off places or are they in California somewhere? They change their clothes or bathing suits two or three times a show; long ago […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Franco-American Heritage Center has hundreds of French books that they would like to send to Father Marc Boisvert’s Orphanage in Haiti. The cost to mail them there would be prohibitive. If anyone knows of a way that these could be shipped or if anyone hears of any box car being loaded […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In reply to the woman who was looking for women’s wetsuits, Barclay’s Skindivers Paradise at 685 Washington St. North in Auburn has various styles in stock. Ian is in the shop everyday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will help fit you with the right suit for the sport. If those […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to share with all pet lovers an event that happened to us. Our 2-year-old cat suddenly became violently sick, with projectile vomiting. He had to undergo emergency surgery as his X-ray showed a blockage. At first, after his surgery, no one could identify what had been removed. I finally […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: When making bread, the recipes say to scald the milk and I do. Is this really necessary, and if so, why? — No Name, Vienna ANSWER: According to www.kitchensavvy.com, scalding milk: 1) Kills harmful bacteria. 2) Destroys enzymes that may affect the way the milk performs in the recipe. 3) Raises the […]