DEAR SUN SPOTS: You’ve helped us in the past. I have two questions: First, I have 30 Marvel comic books, one still in plastic, the other 29 seem in excellent condition. Do you know of anyone who collects them or wants to purchase these books? Second, why do the weather reports give seven-day forecasts and […]
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EBT photo cards worry shut-in
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you find out about the new EBT cards having to have pictures on them? I am 82 years old and shut-in, and my family has to get my groceries. How would that work? Thanks for such good service. — No Name, Lewiston ANSWER: For readers who might not know, EBT stands […]
Moxie parade largest, longest?
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The advertising for the Moxie parade calls it the “longest” and “largest” parade in the state? Is this really true? I would guess they are measuring longest by mileage. I am not sure if they are measuring largest by number of parade entries or number of parade spectators. I certainly enjoy the […]
Tips for stopping telemarketers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is in response to the person having trouble with unwanted calls (July 4). There are phones on the market that will block unwanted calls after the first call. I purchased one that will block as many as 60 different numbers, and it works fine. — Dorothy Bouchles, [email protected] ANSWER: Blocking those […]
Cemetery needs to be set right
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Our small cemetery association in West Sumner is in dire need of someone we could hire to upright stones and repair them. Due to the low interest rates we now receive for perpetual care, we have to rely on fundraisers and the caring individuals who donate to these fundraisers to keep our […]
OHHS ’79 seeking many classmates
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Oxford Hills High School Class of 1979 will be cruising the night away on the Songo River Queen from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2. We could use your help in obtaining addresses for the following classmates. We prefer email addresses, but if you don’t have one, please send your […]
Old license plates can be valuable
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are so helpful. Maybe this will be an easy one for you. We have a Maine license plate dated 1948; it’s black and orange and made out of brass. Do you know if these are rare or not? I found it in a building we are going to demolish. Thanks for […]
Small restrooms, disabilities collide
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I read you every day. I’d like to ask for your help about the bathrooms in stores and restaurants. The doors are very heavy, and some bathrooms very small. Both my dad and grandmother have to use walkers, and it’s hard to push those doors open when they are that heavy, and it’s […]
Squirrel torture should be reported
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There is a fellow in the neighborhood who hates squirrels. In an effort to get rid of them, he has set up multiple Havahart traps on his property to catch them. While these traps are designed to be humane, instead of removing a squirrel from the trap once it is caught, he […]
Disposing of old cement difficult
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I recently removed a cracked concrete walkway from my yard. Now I am having trouble disposing of it. I called the Auburn Highway Department, and they suggested MMWAC and a local construction company. MMWAC charges by the ton. I would rather not pay a ton to dispose of it, and the other […]