DEAR SUN SPOTS: When you buy a product and you find out it is defective, you return it to the store. Aren’t you entitled to a full refund if it is still under warranty? What I got from the fireplace store was the cost they were paid by the company minus their profit, which they […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: What are the laws on when political signs have to be taken down after the election? What are the penalties? Whom do we contact to report signs that are still up? — Concerned Citizen ANSWER: In Maine, campaign signs may not be erected more than six weeks before an election and must […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS:I hope you or some reader can help me. Someone said that there has been an ad on TV advertising a commemorative gold coin of the Titanic. I cannot seem to find it, and Christmas if very near. My great-grandson is so interested in anything that has to do with the Titanic. Also, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I read in the Dec. 3 paper that someone is looking for a Christmas Day dinner they can work at. In Livermore Falls we will be having our annual Community Christmas Day Dinner at the American Legion Post Hall on Reynolds Avenue, Livermore Falls, from noon to 1:30 p.m. This is a […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Several months ago when ElectricityMaine began advertising that they could lower our electric bill I called them. They asked for my account number, which I gave them. She said it would take two or three months for it to go through. After three months I called again, and she said it would […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you know if Culligan water pitchers will take Brita filters? I can’t seem to find any Culligan water pitchers anywhere. We need the filters. Have to know soon. — No Name, Lewiston ANSWER: Sun Spots found filters for both Brita and Culligan filters and pitchers at several sources online. Probably the […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have two identical kitchen chairs that I have had for years. Recently one of the legs of one chair was broken. I would like to have it repaired if possible. Do you know anyone in the area who repairs furniture? Thank you for your help. — Jackie, Lewiston ANSWER: Sun Spots […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I recently moved to Maine and have noticed several references to Odd Fellows. Can you tell me who they are and what they do? — Jo, Lewiston ANSWER: Sun Spots hopes readers will offer their input, but until then, here is what she found online. Wikipedia offers detailed account of the history […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was a longtime resident of Maine. However, I entered the military and have been away for many years. I had a good friend whose name was Robert Casey. I think he lived in Auburn. I was told he died last year at about 60 years of age but have no other […]