DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to know what to put on our new shed to keep the natural pine wood from getting dry and cracking. What would be the best thing to use on it? Thank you. — No Name, No Town ANSWER: Sun Spots does not feel qualified to give you a recommendation, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to donate to the storm victims of New Jersey but do not want to donate to an organization that spends a lot of my dollars on staffing. I think the Salvation Army does a good job of minimizing overhead costs, but when I went online I saw only Salvation […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Are there any rules on how to clean tables at fast-food (or other) restaurants? You see workers wash the tops of tables only, not even the sides, which become very dirty over the years. Also, they use the same cloths to wash the chairs or booths were people sit and go on […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On June 11, someone wrote to you about the man with the yellow earphones who sits up front at every Red Sox game. I have also been watching him and wondering. You told us what he does and who he is, but my question is what is he listening to on the […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In my senior year in 1942 I learned a song in a play that is right for today. Can you locate the official lyrics and the history? “The Union Jack means England, Rising Sun means old Japan, while France, Spain and Holland have their banners everyone. “While Italy and German are handsome […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS, Is it possible to purchase paper copies of old Sun Journal newspapers from 10-plus years ago for a specific date? I thought it would be a great idea to keep copies of my son’s birthday paper, so he can look back at them years from now to see what was going on […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston High School Softball Boosters are looking for donations for a silent auction to be held at the Gridiron Restaurant on Saturday, Dec. 1. So far, items to be auctioned include signed sports memorabilia, gift cards, gift baskets and framed art. If you would like to donate an item to showcase […]