DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have a spinet piano and bench that has been in the living room of our home since our children took lessons. It is in good condition, and we want to donate it to a worthy nonprofit. The problem is that we are having new furniture delivered right after the weekend of […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are a blessing and have helped me many times. Thank you. I am trying to find a mattress for a folding cot bed not over 32 inches wide. They will sell you a new cot but don’t have replacements I can buy.  I have tried just about everywhere. Can you help? […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I called the Do Not Call list at 888-382-1222 and asked them to not call us. They still do. Sometimes it’s three times a day. If we press the number to talk to them, they hang up before we even finish a sentence. Now we get calls that say “Hello, senior.” We […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Liberty Festival is Lewiston-Auburn’s annual Fourth of July celebration. This year the festival has a great lineup of stage performances and food and merchandise vendors to keep visitors busy throughout the day and night. Volunteer positions are available for everything from setup to take-down, including information booth and parking lot attendants. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have an ad in the lost-and-found section of the classifieds, but more people read Sun Spots, so can you print this? I lost a very special ladybug pin either at the Auburn Mall or the Lewiston Hannaford. There is a reward. Thank you so much for all you do. — D.G., […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: A while back (years?) there was an article in the paper about a local business that did pet cremations. Would you be able to locate that and provide me the name and telephone number? Thank you. — No Name via email ANSWER: Sun Spots didn’t find a story, but you may be […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: A big thank-you once again for your help with honoring our veterans by placing flags at their graves a few weeks ago. We are reaching out because it is time to collect these roughly 6,000 flags, and we would really appreciate any assistance you may be able to provide. We have scheduled […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Rock Around the Clock — L-A’s Music Making Machine, 1950s to 1970s, is next in the series of Museum L-A’s “The Power of Music” exhibit. The museum is seeking memorabilia from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s to help celebrate the wonder of L-A’s exciting involvement in those times with its many dance halls, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking to buy a wooden swing — not a glider. I moved and couldn’t bring mine with me, so I’m looking for a new one one in very good condition. I went to Aroostook Farms on Lisbon Street, but all they have are gliders and one old gray round wood […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On April 24 I mailed (with misgivings) an ASUS Android tablet at the Great Falls Post Office in Auburn. Tracking indicated it went from the Great Falls office to the processing office on Rodman Road in Auburn, on to the Scarborough center and then to the North Waterboro Post Office, and finally […]