DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please reprint the hints on how to forward past the previews on rented DVDs? Also, I have trouble looking up specific subjects in previous Sun Spots’ columns. Any hints? Thanks. — Gary, [email protected] ANSWER: A couple of astute readers wrote in, adding to Sun Spots’ tips to use the skip […]
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Wheelchair purchase requires approval
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Monday, Nov. 19, you printed a letter about obtaining a wheelchair from the Scooter Store in answer to the lady who wrote Nov. 1. I am hoping you will let this lady and your other readers know that: yes, the Scooter Store personnel are very nice on the phone and will tell […]
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Gift cards prove problematic
DEAR SUN SPOTS: What happened to Niky’s restaurant on Lisbon Street? We received a gift certificate for Christmas, and we went on Jan. 5, and they were closed. Do you have any information on what has happened? — No Name via email ANSWER: Sun Spots was unable to reach Niky directly, but has been told […]
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Convertible top needs work
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Would you know of anyone in the local area who replaces soft convertible tops for cars? The one that we have has a lot of dry rot and needs to be replaced. I thought I would start the process now because I know our good weather will soon be here, and I […]
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Cupcake recipe goes up in flames
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This recipe that I cut out from the Lewiston Sun 25 to 30 years ago met up with a flame, so I lost the ingredients that I need to make the cupcakes. I made them many times; they were good. Is there any way you might find the recipe? I sure hope […]
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Hot water issue with dishwasher
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I hope you can help me with a Crossley dishwasher I bought last February from Jay’s Small Engine and Appliance. He charged me $349 for the dishwasher and $172 to put in a new hook-up. He said the one I had was too far from the furnace and the water wasn’t hot […]
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Crafter should collect sales tax
DEAR SUN SPOTS: As others have said many times, thank you so much for your helpful advice! My question is: I sell crafts during the year at craft fairs and make a few dollars. At what point do I, or should I, apply for a tax ID number from the state? How much do I […]
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YouTube treasure trove of video
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’ve been wanting to ask for a long time, so after reading the Dec. 21 column where someone asked about the dog, Chopper, on the Travelers Insurance commercial and the name of the announcer on WCSH news, I thought I’d write. A few years ago on one of the local channels, a […]
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The Cure sings ‘Pictures of You’
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Since busy Jason keeps up with all things entertaining (Jan. 2), I also have a request about a commercial. A few years back there was a Kodak camera commercial that went something like “I’ve been living so long with these pictures of you that I almost believe they’re real.” If busy Jason […]
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Charitable requests overwhelming
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I love your column and read it faithfully every day. I am wondering if you can find out how often the following organizations send appeals: American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, Easter Seals, Lung Association and the Salvation Army. If you respond to the appeals, you get several more through the year. […]