DEAR SUN SPOTS: Since writing to Sun Spots last year asking for volunteers to help Newborns in Need, I have been surprised again and again with the generosity of the people of Maine. I have angels who knit, crochet and sew warm quilts, afghans, hats, booties and sweaters. We still receive donations of yarn and […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for being here for us. I hope you can find the second season of “The 4400” on DVD for me. I have seasons one, three and four, but I lost my second season somewhere. I would be very happy if maybe someone can find one. Thank you. — Anita S., […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Public schools have to provide services for special education needs such as speech, physical and occupational therapy. Schools also have a nurse and counseling services available. Are charter schools in Maine required to provide these same services? Do they receive any state or local reimbursement beyond what public schools receive for like […]

Editor’s note: This column was edited on March 27 to correct some information. DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thanks for all the information that you provide. My FairPoint 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 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Edward Little High School Class of 1959 is planning its 55th class reunion for Sept. 19 and 20. To be notified of the plans, please send your email address to me or to Marcia Roak Fitzgerald at [email protected]. We do hope you can join us. Thank you. — Barbara Berry Lambourne, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My daughter has a beautiful prom dress she wore 10 years ago. I seem to remember a program that was offering prom dresses free to high school girls but cannot seem not find anything about it. Can you help me? I would like to donate the dress to this type of project […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: A few years ago we purchased an EdenPure heater. It now needs repair. I did check the company’s website, www.edenpureservice.com, and it provided a service center locator. However, those are primarily for warranty service, and mine has expired. I would think someone in our area must be capable of such repairs. I […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is a baseball question to settle a dispute. The Chicago Cubs of the National League who play in Wrigley Field were the last Major League team to play under the lights. I say this was started 12 years ago. The other person says they don’t. I hope you can read my […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am writing to see if any readers can help me locate two books. I have a large book entitled “Biographical Review: Leading Citizens of Oxford and Franklin Counties, Maine” published in 1897 by the Boston Biographical Review Publishing Co. The book has 632 pages and contains brief biographies of the male […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Not too long ago, a Sun Spots reader talked about converting home movies into VHS and/or DVD versions. How do I find out more about this process and where to get this done? — Christine Swain, [email protected] ANSWER: Sun Spots doesn’t know if turning home movies into VHS is a good idea, […]