DEAR SUN SPOTS: My daughter has a heart locket that she found on Poland Road in Auburn. It has a picture of a baby and mother inside. I wanted to see if anyone has lost it. Thank you. — Denise Fraser, [email protected] DEAR SUN SPOTS: While out walking, I found a Wishpet black bear with […]
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Pet show planned for Lewiston
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Armory in Augusta used to host a pet expo in late April to early May. I attended all, aside from last year, as I couldn’t find the date. It used to be mentioned on Pet Haven Lane but, alas, not anymore. Any ideas when it will be? — L., Auburn ANSWER: […]
Thermostat settings puzzle reader
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I hope you have the answer to this one. Two oil burner services say there should be no more than a 5-degree difference between the high and low thermostat settings; furniture and walls are reheated each time the temperature goes back up and the furnace runs for shorter periods. An Efficiency Maine […]
Repairs for clocks, recliner sought
DEAR SUN SPOTS: At least 30 years ago my husband assembled two Emperor clocks. One is a grandfather clock; the other is a smaller wall-hanging one. Both need some TLC to work. Is there anyone out there who can restore the mechanics? Thank you. — Coral Herbert, [email protected] ANSWER: Sun Spots has a few options […]
Sun Spots column about 40 years old
DEAR SUN SPOTS: How long has the Sun Spots column been in the Sun Journal and was it in the Sun before they combined with the Journal? Also, do you work for the Sun Journal or what is your background? Thank you. — John Kezal, Rumford ANSWER: Sun Spots got most of her answers about […]
Maine artist provided ‘Bambi’ model
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I got four prints after my mom passed away. They are done by Maurice “Jake” Day. They are four different seasons and raccoons, chipmunks, rabbits, ladybug, etc. I think they are water prints. I know that he was an artist for Walt Disney at one time. I’d like to know anything about […]
Electric heat generally no bargain
DEAR SUN SPOTS; Your March 8 column on the efficiency of electric heaters did a good job of discussing how the two types of heaters work and gave some information on how they can be used. What was missing from the article though, and I think what is important for people to know, is how […]
Details on Hurricane Hattie sought
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for all of your help through the years. I never miss reading your column. My brother is interested in any information about “Hurricane Hattie,” the 1980s comedian from the Lewiston area who we enjoyed immensely. What was her real name? Does anyone have a CD of her routine? Any information […]
Nonprofit helps sexual assault victims
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is SAVES a nonprofit organization? How much of donations go to the executives? What are their salaries? How much of donations go directly to help people? Many towns are asked to contribute money to various nonprofit organizations. Shouldn’t they be required to reveal where the money goes since this is government money? […]
Criminal record follows job seeker
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am in the hopes that you might answer the following question for both myself and other readers who may be in a similar situation. When one is filling out the section on a job application regarding criminal history, how many years back should we go? I do have an arrest record […]