DEAR SUN SPOTS: To answer the inquiries from Bob in Arizona (March 12), the Garcelon Elementary School was located opposite Garcelon Field, where the World of Mirth carnival would set up every summer for many years. The school was located where two streets met and made a “V,” but I don’t recollect the names of […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: What is the highest single payout from a slot machine at Hollywood Slots and at Oxford Casino? — Gary, Auburn ANSWER: Patrick from the Maine Gambling Control Board was able to find that information for Sun Spots. The highest slot pot at Hollywood Slots to date was $64, 810. At Oxford Casino […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Who are the people from Assurance Wireless? They are trying to get me, a senior citizen, to give out my Social Security number and other information about government aid I may be receiving. They are trying to sell me a cellphone. I suppose they would claim money from my Social Security to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: SHAREcenter in Auburn is a nonprofit organization that takes materials that would be thrown away and provides them to our members to use in their programs or classrooms. We are looking for clean baby-food jars with lids. We also could use small plastic containers with lids that could be used for storing […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Rebuilding Together Lewiston-Auburn is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to repairing homes of those who, due to financial hardship, age and/or disability, cannot do the work themselves. RTLA is supported entirely by contributions of time, labor, material and money. Skilled and unskilled volunteers, along with able-bodied members of the recipient’s family and […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The novel “Loch” by Paul Zindel is a book that I have used for the past few years with my sixth-grade classes. My copies of the book are getting very worn. Alas, the book is no longer in print. I would love to have several extra copies of this book. If you […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are seeking current military soldiers and/or veterans who still fit in their respective military uniforms for the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. We need four individuals for each branches of service.  These individuals would be partaking in our second Military and Veterans Tribute on Sunday, Nov. 9, at […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you or any of your readers have a recipe for meatloaf that’s not too spicy? Also for stuffed peppers or stuffed cabbage, also not too spicy? They must be easy to do. We don’t have a computer, so I can’t look online. I enjoy your column and appreciate you putting this […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have several thousand baseball cards from approximately 1985 to 1989 that I would like to sell. I have seen a sign on Route 202 in Greene that says “Wanted: Baseball Cards and License Plates.” However, there is no phone number on the sign. Would anyone know who this is and how […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: When I was young, my father used to bring me by the old Edward Little High School on Main Street. In front of the building was an honor board of all the children who went to school there and who served in World War II. My uncles’ names were on that board, […]