DEAR SUN SPOTS: On June 23 I purchased a queen-sized, double-pillow-top mattress set and frame for delivery from a local store. While paying for the purchase, the cashier asked me to sign a delivery agreement form. I told her I didn’t have my glasses and asked her to read the form to me. She said […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m sure we’ve all seen the commercials on television concerning people 62 or older who own a home and encouraging them to sign up for a reverse mortgage. Celebrities who are paid for promoting this program could actually give a better explanation of this process to someone who might consider doing this. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society and Alley Cats L/A will be having its fourth annual giant yard sale Aug. 3 and 4. Do you have good stuff to donate? If so, please drop it off at the shelter on Strawberry Avenue in Lewiston on Aug. 1, 2 or 3. All proceeds will […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there any way to put my name on a list for potential jurors? I had the privilege 24 years ago and served on a few juries, but never any since. Thank you for answering; I truly appreciate your help. — Debby, [email protected] ANSWER: Sun Spots would have guessed the answer was […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Love, love, love your column. Thank you for all you do for us and all the time you take to get answers to our questions. Now I have a federal taxes question. I am having a disagreement with friends. I say your Social Security does not count for income unless you go […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We had a perplexing situation yesterday, and I thought you might be able to help find an answer. For years we have obtained a Maine State Park Pass and have always gotten more than our money’s worth from it. It is an encouragement to explore the state and seek out new parks. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am a local coordinator for a nonprofit exchange student program. We are looking for host families in the Turner, Yarmouth, Lewiston and Auburn areas to host a high school student for the coming school year. Our students come from one of 70 countries, have studied English for three-plus years and have […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does Mr. Sun Spots have a solution for eliminating squeaking Canadian rockers? Thank you for all the good advice. — No Name, No Town ANSWER: Instead of Mr. Sun Spots (whose expertise is primarily in more technical areas), Sun Spots put this question to her carpenter, Larry, who said that what happens […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was wondering if you could share the following with your readers. We are getting countless calls from seniors who are very stressed thinking they have lost all drug-related benefits when, in fact, they are just losing a discount on their medications.  If you ran the following, it sure would relieve the […]