DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a Storburn gas toilet at camp. To burn it, an anti foamer must be used. It is called MK-1 anti-foaming liquid. I used to order it directly from Storburn in Canada but cannot seem to contact them by phone or email. Is there a local company that has such a […]

One morning a week would be the time commitment. We need volunteers Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from about 10 a.m. to about noon or so. We encourage delivery teams of two or more, brothers/sisters, husbands and wives and friends, who together bring meals and smiles to those in need. To find out more, please […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: First and foremost thank you for being a terrific source of information. It is always a pleasure to read your column. My question is about phone calls repeatedly received, even after registered on the Do Not Call site. One persistent and annoying call comes at least daily about lowering my credit card […]

ANSWER: At the time of his departure from WCSH6-TV, Kevin Mannix was co-writing a book with his wife about being raised by an alcoholic father while his wife wrote about her life after her mother’s suicide. The book, “Weathering Shame,” has been published and is available for purchase. You can visit http://brysontaylorpublishing.com/weatheringshame/ for more information […]

ANSWER: Sun Spots received a press release from the city of Lewiston that stated: The Longley Bridge is sporting patriotism due to a flag donation from the Liberty Festival paid in part by sponsors. The goal of the flag placement is to have them annually on the bridge from mid-May to shortly after July 4. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do the Shakers sell their garden products? I will be driving through that area this month and was wondering if I should stop in there. — Looking for garden fresh. ANSWER: Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village is hosting its annual “Herb and Plant Sale” throughout the month of June on Mondays through Saturdays […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Hillview family development of Lewiston Housing Authority is seeking an enthusiastic volunteer sewing instructor to help lead our Aspirations sewing program. While this program was previously attended by middle-school girls who created projects for local fairs and the military, many boys have recently expressed an interest in learning to sew. Our […]

ANSWER: The Auburn Recreation Department is expanding their pickleball program to include an outdoor program this summer. It will take place at the Edward Little High School tennis courts on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. starting Tuesday, June 23, and running through Sept. 1. There will be paddles and balls […]

Tommy’s Feral Felines is an all-volunteer, no-kill organization, which receives no official funding and relies solely on donations and fund raising events like the bottle drive. Tommy’s provides spaying and neutering, vaccinations and other medical care to the animals, many of which are too many generations feral to be adoptable. For further information or to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Question #1: Who is the Boston Post Cane holder and age in Farmington? Question #2: Does anyone know where to buy the metal decorative covers which sit on top of a steam radiator? They used to be around years ago but I have not seen them recently. Anyone still make them? Thanks […]