DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please help me locate a place to donate used men’s suits? I know Dress for Success takes women’s career wear, but what about things for local men? I also have some jackets for both sexes. In addition, where can I donate a barely used shower chair? Christmas decorations? Used sheets […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We enjoy reading your column every day. We missed seeing “Neighbor to Neighbor” on PBS, Saturday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We heard from our relatives and friends that it was very interesting. Please let us know when we’ll see a rerun. Thank you. — Ida G., Lewiston ANSWER: […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have many senior friends at Barker Mill Arms in Auburn. They can’t smoke any more in the building, so they have to go outside in an open building out back. I’m worried about the winter months ahead. I realize they should not smoke. But what concerns me is the cold winter […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for providing a service to so many people. Plus not everyone has a computer to find out information. I would like to know of dealers in the L-A area who are familiar with a radon reduction system. Also is the Sun Journal going to print the numbers for the Maine […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there anyone in the Portland or Lewiston area who teaches tole painting, preferably with oils? Also, I have a necklace that is broken that had a small, flat glass bottle about the size of a quarter that contained small chips of sea glass. It was attached to a gold chain. Where […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You have helped me before, so I am turning to you once again. I have several cards that I would like to send to service women or men to let them know how much I appreciate what they are sacrificing to help keep our country safe. I would like to know where […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My family will be flying out of the Portland airport at a very early morning hour soon. Can you find me the names and contact numbers for hotels near PWM that offer shuttle service to and from the airport and allow you to leave your vehicle in their parking lot free if […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a really big problem and hope you can help me once again. I have a 13-year-old cat that’s been neutered since he was a baby, and he sprays in the house. He’s been checked out at the vet, and they tell me that it’s all behavior. He’s spoiled rugs, furniture, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please find out where I can get a lamp repaired? It is quite new. One day I turned it on, but it did not come on. I changed the bulb, checked for power, but still no luck. I think it may be the cord connection. Thank you. — No Name, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are a great locator of information and help. We have many used, books both hard and soft covers, in great condition that we are interested in removing from our house, also a set of encyclopedias with 21 books and 18 years of updates. Is there any place in the area that […]