Dear Sun Spots: Where can I find history and information on New Vineyard rocking chairs? I have one in very good condition with what I believe is the original green paint. I wouldn’t sell it but am curious as to its approximate value. — No Name, Strong. Answer: Laurie LaBar, chief curator of history at […]

Dear Sun Spots: I work for a company that produces a lot of office waste paper. I would like to urge them to recycle, but being a small company, I think they are concerned about the cost. I have heard that there are some companies that buy recyclable waste paper. I would like to know […]

Dear Sun Spots: Is there a place for Auburn residents to take grass clippings instead of having to throw them in the trash? We do not have the space for a compost pile and feel they could be used by someone in the community, rather than simply thrown away. Thanks. — Steve, Auburn. Answer: In […]

 Dear Sun Spots: I have a question about birds. Why do they sing half an hour before sunrise and around sunset too? Thanks. Enjoy reading your column. — Frances C. Miller, Lewiston. Answer: Special thanks to Alan Seamans of the Stanton Bird Club who provided the following explanation for your question. Seaman said, the “dawn […]

Dear Sun Spots: You recently had the name of someone who sews new awnings (canopies) for lawn swings. I would appreciate it if you could find it and run it again. — No Name, Auburn.   Answer: In addition to responses from readers, consider contacting Bags From Mars, a stitching company in Lewiston, at 225-5984. You […]

Dear Sun Spots: Could you find the words to the song that goes something like this, “all the chapel bells are ringing in the little village town, ’cause the song that they were singing was for baby Jimmy Brown.” Also, I am looking for a pattern for a baby bonnet and baby booties, knitted or […]

 Dear Sun Spots: I need help in finding out the name and address of the company that pays the Bates Fabric pension checks. I need to write that company to make a change of address. — R.B.S., No Town. Answer: Fred at Maine Heritage Weavers in Lewiston explained that when the Bates Mill went out […]

Dear Sun Spots: Does anyone know an organization willing to take leftover items after a yard sale is finished? Call 628-6035. Thank you. — Bonnie, No Town. Dear Sun Spots: Does anyone know how to get Desitin out of clothing? Stain removers like Shout wouldn’t touch it. I tried using powder as it is greasy […]

Dear Sun Spots: The Reunion Committee for the class of 1969 Livermore Falls High School is planning our 40th class reunion on Aug. 29 at Maple Lane Golf Course. There are several people we were unable to locate and we are hoping someone could help us find them so we may send them an invitation. […]

 Dear Sun Spots: I have a John Deere JS60 walking lawnmower to give away, preferably to a nonprofit organization. It needs a new starter pull cord. Contact me at 998-2767. — No Name, Poland. Dear Sun Spots: For the lady inquiring about slacks which are not low rise. I know just what she is talking […]