DEAR SUN SPOTS: We really enjoy your column and find the information you publish very helpful. With your knowledge and the help of your readers, you seem to be able to answer all questions. We have a Kineo Grand wood stove with mica in the front door instead of glass. We have remodeled and don’t […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: For some time we’ve been looking for two items: a black butter dish and a used fireplace screen door. We have been to many stores and used shops and many garage sales to no avail. With so many people switching from wood to propane, you would think that someone would want to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Auburn/Lewiston Clubhouse of the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maine is planning a summer program to teach the children to fish. We are in need of fishing poles and hope your readers can help us out. We would be especially grateful for some kid-sized poles in decent shape, as well […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: What does the city of Auburn do with its recycling? I’ve noticed the crews are no longer sorting it on the truck. — Peter, Auburn ANSWER: For an answer to this question, Sun Spots turned to Nick Labbe, operations manager for Auburn Public Works, who wrote: “The city of Auburn delivers its […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking to borrow a black graduation gown for a September event. If you have one, please get in touch with me at rcm12@roadrunner. Thank you. — Claudette, Sabattus DEAR SUN SPOTS: It seems early to be talking about Christmas craft fairs, but I’m hoping to get an early start. I’m […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I read that Maine has the lowest birth rate of any state. Can you verify this? Thank you in advance. — Hank, Poland ANSWER: Sun Spots didn’t find that exact statement in her online searches, but there is no doubt that Maine’s birth rate is low. At statehealthfacts.org, it says Maine had […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have two requests. You may separate them if you do not accept twofers. First, I have two Philips Norelco rotary-blade electric shavers. One is a three-head shaver; the other has two heads. I am having a problem with the two-head. I would like to return the two-head shaver to Philips Norelco […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a pair of old German scissors that need sharpening. Do you have the name of anyone who does this? You give great service in answering people’s questions. I, for one, thank you. — Dorothy, Auburn ANSWER: Sun Spots has the following options in her Rolodex: Mathieu Saw & Tool, 7 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the person who was looking for a refrigerated truck to keep milkweed leaves fresh in order to feed Monarch butterfly caterpillars (June 4), she (and anyone else interested in raising Monarchs) might find it helpful to know that just putting stalks of milkweed leaves in containers of water will […]