DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have sent many fruitless emails to David Kloberdans of Shep’s Camera trying to get my camera back. As David requested, I included my Pentax serial number and receipt/invoice. This receipt has my address of 38 years and two phone numbers, none of which were used by David to contact me at […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lisbon Friends of the Library is looking ahead to the holidays and wondering if anyone has scrapbooking supplies they are no longer using, especially a die-cut machine. The Friends plan to have several community events to gather and make holiday crafts, which would then be sold to support library programming. Rubber […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Habitat for Humanity Store is looking for donations of new and/or gently used building materials, appliances, cabinets, lighting, furniture and more. Whether you are cleaning out your garage or basement or upgrading your kitchen or bath, we would love to receive your tax-deductible donation. We offer pickup for those who […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Some folks asked about a recipe for stuffed peppers and cabbage rolls (March 14). Here is my Slovak recipe for the filling handed down from Baba. 1 pound hamburger, half beef and half ground pork. ¾ cup rice 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 1 egg beaten 1 can diced or stewed […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I read in your column that someone is looking for a recipe for stuffed green peppers (March 14). My husband put together this easy and good recipe that can be seasoned to fit your taste. Wash two green peppers, cut off the top and remove seeds. Place in a large bowl and […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thanks for all the information that you provide. My FairPoint Communications basic charge has crept up 9 percent from March 2013 to February 2014. Aren’t these raises supposed to be approved by the Public Utilities Commission? I’ve seen nothing in the Sun Journal on this issue. — Gary, Auburn ANSWER: Sun Spots […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: What has happened to Windows 7? I want to purchase a new computer but do not want windows 8 or 8.1. I tried one, and it was complicated. Where can I buy a new computer with Windows 7? Thanks. — Jean, Rumford ANSWER: You have touched a sore spot with Sun Spots, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are interested in getting medical alert service from a provider in Maine. To date we have not been successful in obtaining any information. We greatly appreciate all your good help. Many thanks. — M.E., Rumford ANSWER: A google search turns up many providers of this service in Maine, but only a […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you have a list of companies that will spray a yard for ticks? Keep up the good work. Thank you. — No Name via email ANSWER: Sun Spots has a few names, but there are undoubtedly more. If those companies email [email protected], she will add them to the list. * Parker […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for a lady in a red coat, pushing a youngster in a large red-and-yellow pedal cart, whose brown dog attacked me and my West Highland terrier while on our lawn at 32 Colonial Way in Auburn early in the afternoon on Friday, March 14. I had to lay on […]