ANSWER: The reader is referring to Simones’ “world famous hot dogs” at 99 Chestnut St. in Lewiston. Sun Spots called the business at 207-782-8431 and had a wonderful time chatting with several staff members. The business was established in 1908 by the Simones family. Sun Spots learned that the eatery does not serve only red […]
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Bill proposed to recognize Lab as Maine state dog
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’ve heard that the state of Maine is thinking of making the Labrador retriever our state dog. What can I do to help? They are great family dogs and many people in Maine have them as pets. — L.R., Auburn. ANSWER: A bill, LD 107, has been sent to the Maine Legislature […]
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Snow, snow snow: plowing, removal, roof shoveling!
Can you find out what’s the best place to put your trash for pickup when there are so many huge snowbanks lining your property. — No name, Lewiston. ANSWER: Sun Spots talked to staff at the Solid Waste Facility which is at 424 River Road; their phone number is 207-782-4200; and also to Auburn Public […]
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Weddings: barns for ceremonies, receptions; catering choices
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have never written to this column before, but I read Sun Spots every day faithfully. I am looking for local caterers. If you can print them or tell me how to locate some, I really would appreciate it. Thanking you in advance. — L.C., Auburn DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone know […]
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NESN volume problem
He gave you his name and contact information. I have since misplaced the column. I hope you can contact him again as we are having the same problem of very low volume. We live in Weld and have DirectTV. Thank you in advance for your help. — Mary DeCristofaro, [email protected] ANSWER: Sun Spots looked up […]
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Stock market listings, Matt McConaughey’s mother
Second, could you tell me where the actor Matthew McConaughey’s mother attended high school? Thank you. — Bob Dixon, Norway. ANSWER: Actually, the stock listing has been there all along. But your confusion is understandable. The symbol for the Delhaize Group SA, the Belgium-based owner of Hannaford, is DEG. But the company calls itself the more […]
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Crochet yarn, Kindle repair, adding names to stones at Veterans Memorial Park
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am hoping someone has Coats & Clark crochet cotton in hunter green. It has been discontinued by the company. If anyone has any she or he doesn’t need, I would like to purchase it and refund postage. Contact me at 207-935-7287. Muriel Lord, 15 Trebor Road, Fryeburg, ME 04037 or email […]
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CaptionCall phones installed free
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for printing my letter (Jan. 23) about the phone for my hearing-impaired friend. Here is the information on the phone: It is a CapTel model 840i. The phone number is 888-269-7477, website www.captel.com. If you can get a lead on someone who could install this for my friend, that would […]
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Reader questions photo credits
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am wondering if you can obtain a definition of when credit is given when photos appear in the Sun Journal. I understand staff photo credits, but there are times when a nonstaff image will be credited to the photographer and other times when it will only say “submitted photo.” Surely when […]
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Monitor heater needs repairs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you find out who services Monitor heaters in the Auburn-Lewiston area? Ron Cote was servicing these heaters, but it appears has gone out of business. Thank you for the excellent service you provide. — Ron M. via email ANSWER: Sun Spots doesn’t have that category in her Rolodex, but here are […]