DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am hoping you might be able to help us with a unique query. When we moved into our Auburn house, we discovered an old tombstone had been left behind at the house. We came to find out from our neighbors that the previous owners of our house had found it somewhere […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are truly amazing answering all the letters and emails you get. Keep up the great work. I love your column and read it every day. I have written to you a few times in the past, and you have helped me out, so I’m looking for an answer to another question […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thanks for all your help. I am looking for a small stool to put by my bed because my bed is so high and I have a hard time getting on it. I’ve looked for one, but they don’t seem to make them anymore. They have some at Walmart, but they fold, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the Nov. 20 query for candles with long-lasting scents, I have been making candles for 20-plus years and have been told that my candles are some of the best out there. People always comment on their burn quality and their strong scents. I make a balsam-scented candle that has […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the Nov. 20 letter about candle scents not lasting, Allica Torres has a Maine-based company that has candles with scents that last to the end. She makes a candle that is called Maine Woods, and it is wonderful. Her website, Twinkleinme.com, will be up and running on cyber Monday, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Are there any local places that do automobile window tinting? What is the phone number of Portland Tint near Rand Road in South Portland? Isn’t it illegal to tint the front side windows? I’ve seen cars with dark tint on them. — Nobody from Nowhere ANSWER: There are indeed laws limiting window […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does the state of Maine gain any money when cans and bottles are discarded? If so, in what manner? Bottlers seem to gain when this happens. Several years ago I approached our representatives to find out why there is no deposit on small, airplane-size liquor bottles. It seems as though it would […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have written to you many times. You always have done a great job. I would like to know who pays for the following articles that are in the Sun Journal regularly. I think many other readers would like to know also. Thank you. — John Kezal, Rumford ANSWER: John sent Sun […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Having just celebrated our veterans, it has come to my attention that not all veterans are getting the discounts that stores offer them. Some stores offer a discount on a few select holidays during the year or all year long. You must show a VA card to receive one. That to me […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Androscoggin County will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year at the relay on June 20 and 21. We are looking for past participants, cancer survivors, committee members and staff to join the celebration. We are also looking for any and all pictures from […]