DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’ve been traveling Route 4 from Wilton to Lewiston for many years and have noticed all the different gas prices on that route, with a range of 30 cents. It’s all the same gas out of the same source. How dare they charge so many different prices, what is? These gas companies […]
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‘Cash Cab’ features real driver, passengers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On the TV show “Cash Cab” Ben Bailey is the star cab driver. Is he really a New York City cab driver? Also, are all the people who take part really in a cab going through New York City? It’s hard to believe he can drive a cab, read the questions and […]
Medicare.gov good site for those turning 65
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Since I will soon be age 65, I am wondering where I can get correct information on Medicare and what the requirements are for private insurances. Do we have to take Medicare? Many companies have been contacting me to get supplemental insurance? Is it required to we take Medicare? It’s difficult to […]
Reader would like to buy bread in half loaves
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for this column. You’re doing a great job helping us out. Do you know of a bread company that puts out a half loaf of bread? My husband and I are not bread eaters, and we seem to throw away more bread than we like. We also do not care […]
Reader seeks Maine author of Civil War book
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you know how to reach Thomas Desjardin, the Lewiston High School grad and Civil War historian who wrote “Stand Firm Ye Boys of Maine?” I would like to get his permission to quote with attribution a small part of his book in a blog I write occasionally. Any information would be […]
Readers offer recycling options to L-A residents
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For those who would like to increase their recycling options, I am currently collecting No. 1-7 plastics, small metals, clean tinfoil and old books, which will be brought to Portland for recycling. This is for the Lewiston-Auburn area. I can be reached at 783-1914 to arrange for dropoff or pickup as well […]
Fans want to write to their favorite celebrities
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please provide me an address for Ellen DeGeneres at which she would most likely read a letter herself. Also are there any more Jesse Stone movies in production? These are the movies starring Tom Selleck. I also would like information on the movie “Crazy Heart,” as to when it will be released […]
Family looking for help with leach field repairs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I think that I’ve seen someone asking about a leach field problem once and thought maybe you could help me with a problem we are having. We’re a low-income family and need help very soon with our leach field. Is there an organization somewhere that can help a low-income family with replacing […]
Print in phone books too small for reader
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am writing in regard to the new telephone books. I wonder how many are having the same problem. The names and numbers are written so small you need a magnifying glass to see them. The last two years the smaller book was just fine. We haven’t gotten the smaller one this […]
Governor’s to benefit humane society April 19
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Governor’s Restaurant second annual campaign to support the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is set for April 19. On that day only, 10 percent of all sales and server tips at the Governor’s at 1185 Lisbon St. in Lewiston will be given to the GAHS. Also, for the entire month of April Governor’s […]