DEAR SUN SPOTS: My daughter has a rocking chair that has been in the family for a long time, that is in need of re-caning. Is there someone in our area (Oxford or nearby) that does this kind of work any more? We have checked with other people around here, but have been unsuccessful in […]

RESPONSE: Thank you PBL. Yes, Radio Shack in Lewiston is open. Sun Spots called 207-783-0124 and spoke to staff at the store. DEAR SUN SPOTS: Every year I have an abundance of rhubarb. It grows faster than I can use it or give it away. How would I go about canning or freezing it? It […]

We are looking for donations which can be brought to the Town Hall at 6 p.m. Friday, June 19, or to the town office during regular office hours. We have storage in the town garage and the barn of the museum. Call Rosie at 207-597-2270, Polly at 207-597-2368, Leanne at 207-357-8144 or Doreen at 207-224-7147 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Volunteer Services Department for Central Maine Medical Center, Rumford Hospital and Bridgton Hospital is looking for crafty community members who would be interested in making and donating trauma dolls and boo boo bunnies for our pediatric patients in the Emergency Room, Lab and outpatient care areas. If you are not crafty […]

Also, a question. Is it safe to run a humidifier without water in it? Thank you for your anticipated response. — Sue in Auburn. ANSWER: You need to check the manual that came with the humidifier to see what it says, if anything, about running the humidifier without water. There are two opinions: yes it’s […]

ANSWER: Have you heard of the Uptown Cruizahs Car Club? They meet at Tractor Supply on Route 26 in Oxford on Mondays from 6-8 p.m., weather permitting. The next cruise night is tonight. The club says to “bring the whole family and enjoy good food, fine music by Red Wing, and take a stroll down […]

ANSWER: A Zumba Gold class sponsored by Oxford Recreation will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 1, at the Station House Community Center, Oxford. Cost is $1 for residents and $3 for nonresidents. For more information, call Kelli at 207-754-9411. DEAR SUN SPOTS: You have been asked about knitting and sewing groups. Whether you […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Blood donors are needed. A Red Cross / Raysup Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26, Gray. The American Red Cross plays a critical role in our nation’s health care system, processing about 40 percent of the blood supply. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am writing to you because you are the most helpful source of information available to us who need help. We are lucky to have you! At this time, I am in need of loose-leaf binders and plastic insert pages for collectors’ items. These are for residents of assisted living homes where […]

RESPONSE: The Federal Trade Commission has a Do Not Call List, which makes it easier for you to stop getting telemarketing calls you do not want. You can register online at www.donotcall.gov or by phone at 1-888-382-1222 from the telephone number you wish to register. Registration is free. You can also remove yourself from mailing […]