DEAR SUN SPOTS: Here I am again with another baseball problem. Do you suppose you can find out for me why, when we have 15 of our own baseball teams playing every day, our baseball station, MLB on Channel 789 shows all these foreign teams playing instead of our own teams? Even our Red Sox […]
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Students seek historical information
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The members of the Minot Junior History Club are researching the life of William Ladd, who lived in Minot, 1814 to 1836. There are 15 children, grades three to seven, in the club. We would welcome your loaning us any information you might have and would certainly enjoy a visit from anyone […]
Sudoku puzzles have one answer
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I received the enclosed picture of a Sudoku puzzle cube in the mail yesterday and thought you might be interested in seeing it, as I believe it answers the question I sent in recently. If you look closely at the three sides showing in this photo, there has to be more than […]
Low-cost dental care needed
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am currently unemployed and do not qualify for MaineCare, so I need some information on low-cost dental care. Could you please help me? It would be very much appreciated. — No Name, Lisbon DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for the address and times that a person can have work done on […]
Easter’s date based on several events
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Many holidays, such as St. Patrick’s Day, Valentine’s Day and Christmas, fall on the same day each year, but Easter changes days, even months. Why? Also, could you tell me if NASCAR driver Michael Waltrip is still married? And why do they advertise Red Lobster restaurants in Maine when there’s none in […]
Senior couple seeks temporary housing
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is an unusual request, but it is also of imminent importance. My disabled husband and I are waiting to go to a senior living center (in fact we have had our names on the St. Mary’s Residence waiting list for more than 25 months). We are also in the process of […]
Some musicians in photo identified
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In reply to Mildred of Strong (March 1), who wanted some photos identified, I am not much help, but I can provide a couple of names. The man standing alone by the microphone is Ray King. In the other photo, the man second from the left is Jim Small. They did personal […]
Charities looking for baked goods
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Rumford United Methodist Church folks are looking forward to their fifth annual Spring Fling indoor yard sale. It will be held from 8:30 a.m. until noon Saturday, May 25. The bake table and the plant pavilion will also again be included. We would appreciate donations of any of those things, except […]
Windsor is name of British royals
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are so amazing in all the knowledge that you have and ways that you find answers for all of us! This is my question: Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry, what is their last name? Prince William and Kate Middleton are going to have a […]
Next veteran stones unveiled May 25
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I need the contact information for the gentleman in charge of applications for veterans’ names to be put on the memorial stones in Veterans Park in Lewiston. I think his name is Bert, but I am not positive. Thank you for your help. — No Name via email ANSWER: Sun Spots guesses […]