Dear Sun Spots: The What Not Shop in Rumford sells secondhand clothing, jewelry and small household items. The proceeds benefit the Adult Activity Center Day Program at Hope Association, a nonprofit agency that serves the developmentally disabled. We are in need of a display case such as you see in a jewelry store. The size […]

Dear Sun Spots: I need your help. My co-worker J.R. at the Eagles Aerie 618 says that Joe Bornstein is a real person. Since no one has seen him on TV, I say that he doesn’t exist. I believe it’s a company name. Plus, I think Joe Bornstein is really a woman named Josephine B. […]

Dear Sun Spots: The Walton Elementary School, located at 92 Mary Carroll St. in Auburn, is in need of clothing in good repair (clean, no tears and stain-free) for our clothing bank. The items needed are shirts, T-shirts, jeans and pants for both boys and girls. We are looking for youth sizes ranging from 4/5 […]

Dear Sun Spots: Thank you so much for your very informational column. Now I need your help. For many years I have purchased a one-piece undergarment, Playtex 2532, firm control, but now I am unable to find it anywhere. Could you please find out if it, or something similar, is still available? I have no […]

Dear Sun Spots: I have to use a bipap machine for sleep apnea. The company that I bought it from told me that I have to use distilled water for it, not tap water. Is there any way I can make my own distilled water without buying it? Thank you. — No Name, NoTown. Answer: […]

Dear Sun Spots: On the Shaw’s flier for the week of Aug. 28 through Sept. 3, they had Hillshire Farms sausage advertised for buy one get one free. I stopped by and bought two, never paying attention to the price as they are usually about $2.99. I stopped in at the store in Lewiston and […]

Dear Sun Spots: Do you or any of your readers know of a nondestructive way to remove fake brick and mortar that has been applied to Sheetrock in a kitchen? Also, is there a way to remove tile and grouting also saving the Sheetrock in the bath area? — No Name, Lisbon Falls Answer: For […]

Dear Sun Spots: As an avid Red Sox fan, I can tell you that player Dustin Pedroia wears a guard to protect his teeth when up to bat. He chooses to remove it when running the bases and that is what he is putting in his helmet. If they watch close enough, they will see […]

Dear Sun Spots: Thank you for all your helpful information. I’m hoping you can answer a question my 10-year-old son asked me the other day: Why is the fire hydrant by Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary always running? Thank you. — No Name, Lewiston Answer: Dave Jones at the Lewiston Water Department explained that in that part […]

Dear Sun Spots: A recent inquiry in Sun Spots about the Vincent Bottling Co. has prompted me, as a direct descendant, to share a little of its history. Sabin Vincent, who in 1888 founded the Lewiston Soda Beer Co. (the name was changed to the Vincent Bottling Co. in 1906), was my great-great-grandfather. My grandfather, […]