Snake removal methods are discussed Dear Sun Spots: What can I do about keeping squirrels out of my bird feeders? I used to use a powder called “Squirrel Away” from Wal-Mart, now they don’t carry it anymore. Also, my sister has found a snake once in awhile in her cellar. She also has pets, two […]

Dear Sun Spots: I’m wondering if there are any beauticians in the Lewiston-Auburn area who cut women’s hair with a razor instead of scissors? Thanks. — No Name, No Town. Answer: Sun Spots spoke with her hairdresser who noted that all you have to do is ask! Some beauticians prefer to use scissors depending on […]

Business owners update readers on whereabouts Dear Sun Spots: Recently my husband bought a box of old magazines at a garage sale in South Paris. Among the magazines were three pictures that I thought some of your readers might be interested in. The first picture is on the Lewiston High School Band in 1953. All […]

Reader misses restaurant, bowling alley Dear Sun Spots: We live in Greene and have loved having some great places to eat here. Can you find out what happened to Country Cookin’? They seemed to be doing well not long ago. But they suddenly disappeared. Also, it seems a crying shame that Auburn Lanes got priced […]

Dear Sun Spots: I learned the “State of Maine Song” in 1942, my senior year at Mexico High School. The bands would enjoy it, with the cymbals and drums. It would uplift the returning troops. It is a shame that more residents do not know the song. — Anthony Martin, Dixfield. Answer: Sun Spots read […]

Dear Sun Spots: Can you tell me if the drink mix Zarex is still available? My church needs it for a concoction called bug juice, where you mix the Zarex with ginger ale. If it has been discontinued do you have any suggestions of what we could use in its place? Thank you. — Linda, […]

Dear Sun Spots: I would like the address of Jerry Remy, president of the Red Sox nation and announcer on the NESN station in Boston. I would like to know how he is doing and let him know that I miss his comments! Hope he is feeling better. Thank you. — Velma Adams, Auburn. Answer: […]

Dear Sun Spots: I have been using Melitta disc coffee filters, 3.5 inch, for several years with my regular electric 12-cup percolators. I was getting them in Shaw’s in Auburn. They don’t order them anymore. I can’t find them anywhere. There is no complete address or telephone number on the package to get in touch […]

Dear Sun Spots: I need some help. Last year we installed a new disposal and sometimes we get a very unpleasant smell from this new machine. I did not have this problem with the old disposal. I have tried cleaning the cover to eliminate any standing “stuff” and I have dropped some baking soda and […]

Dear Sun Spots: I am saddened and in shock seeing all the wonderful, big trees along the edges of Bates College on Russell Street and Central Avenue cut down. I don’t always see the Journal, so if there was advance notice or a public hearing I missed it. I’d like to know who is responsible […]