DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you find out why the Red Sox play and sing “Sweet Caroline” during the seventh inning at all home games? Thank you. — No Name, Livermore Falls ANSWER: Sun Spots’ editor pointed her to msn.com (http://tinyurl.com/mznujb5) for an explanation of this ritual. According to reporting by a Boston Globe correspondent, there […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Before Memorial Day a treasured family heirloom was removed from my garage — an ox yoke dating back to the 1800s. Anybody out there knowing anything pertaining to this will greatly be appreciated. — No Name, Auburn, 784-6025 DEAR SUN SPOTS: Will the person who took the table lamp from the home […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to Ida, who wanted more information about the ice palaces in Lewiston, I believe I can elaborate on the information provided by Doug Hodgkin (May 30). The ice palaces were an important component of snowshoe club conventions in Lewiston and elsewhere. As Professor Hodgkin noted, there was often a mock […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Our 11-year-old grandson is overweight and very distressed about it. I have heard “friends” tell him he’s fat, and he often tells us and his parents that he hates himself. His doctor simply advised participating in sports, which he does, but it’s not nearly enough exercise or activity to help the weight […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I just found an old book given to me years ago. It is titled “Maine and Its Gems,” published in 1897 by Geo W. Morris publishers. Would Sun Spots know if this has any value? — Jackie, [email protected] ANSWER: It is easy to get a rough idea of a book’s value by […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are writing to ask for help from our wonderful community. We are seeking yarn for our volunteer knitters. We are in need of four-ply yarn of all colors, in good condition, to support our volunteers who are busy knitting hats, mittens, baby items, and afghans, which in turn are given to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In early April we turned in 10 empty computer ink cartridges for the recycling program at the Staples store in Lewiston. We were told to expect a Staples Reward coupon for $20 in about two weeks. That did not happen, so I checked with a store associate and was told I probably […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS:I am writing about the job of emptying out a house’s contents before the owners sell it (May 27 column). I would be very interested in bidding on the job. Usually I charge $15 per hour to remove contents. Do they want it cleaned up? Painted? If you would give the people my […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Franklin County 4-H 100th Celebration Committee is looking for help. We are asking for any 4-H pictures, awards or memorabilia that you may have, the older the better. Our intent is to compile any items received into a display for the end of the year. The committee is willing to reproduce […]