DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Mechanic Falls Public Library Trustees are holding their annual book sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 7. It will be held in the Municipal Gym at the Town Office in Mechanic Falls. We are asking for donations. If anyone is cleaning out their bookshelves and would like to donate, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thanks for a great column. Keep up the good work. I have a couple of questions: What is the significance of the phrase “birds on a wire”? Is there an antidote for caffeine? For example, if you drink coffee late in the day, can you eat or drink anything to counteract the […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Franco-American Collection at USM’s Lewiston-Auburn College is interested in collecting the stories of anyone with a connection to the two Catholic orphanages in Lewiston — the Healey Asylum or St Joseph’s Orphanage (better known as the Marcotte Home). We’re particularly interested in hearing from people who would be willing to conduct […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin will be offering a 12 hour tutor training workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 7 and 14. We have many adults who are waiting for a one-on-one literacy tutor to help them meet their educational goals. In particular, we need someone who speaks a little Spanish, and individuals […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: How many veterans from World War II are still alive? Thank you for your research and answer. — Henry Sakrison, Otisfield ANSWER: Sun Spots found this answer at www.nationalww2museum.org: “According to statistics released by the Veteran’s Administration, our World War II vets are dying at a rate of approximately 550 a day. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You have helped me in the past, so maybe you can again. Last spring, just before I got back from my winter in Florida, my house was broken into. Had I known, I would have gladly given them what they stole. One thing I would like to have back is the ox […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On May 2 there was a request for information about reverse mortgages. I would like to share my experience. None of my children wanted my home after I passed on, so I felt that I could use the extra cash and went ahead with it. As time went on, I realized that […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Recently I read about a Rawleigh dealer that is phasing out its business. At the time I did not write down the information. I want to purchase some Rawleigh medicated ointment. I have used this ointment for relief of colds discomfort and congestion for years, ever since I was a child. I […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Stephens High School Class of 1954 is holding its 60th class reunion in August. However, we have lost contact with three people: Joseph Albert Bates, Raymond Fournier and Maurice Turbide. If anyone can provide information, contact me at [email protected] or telephone 207-562-7141. Thank you, Sun Spots. — Shirley Dolloff, Peru DEAR […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to know if anyone in the area has had the Lifestyle Lift and their opinion of it. I would like to have an idea of the price also. I’m going to go down and inquire about it, fairly soon — the nearest center is in Massachusetts. I would appreciate […]