DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding past inquiries in your column about disposing of unused medications (Jan. 25 and Feb. 9), here is an update of events taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, throughout the country. It is the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, and many towns and police departments […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are looking for a place to rent in Florida for January or February 2013. We have tried the computer but not with any great success. It is hard to talk with a machine. We would prefer the west coast of Florida and two bedrooms in a condo, trailer or house. — […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My letter about large-print books did not include my phone number. It is 783-2369. Thank you. — No Name, No Town ANSWER: When someone signs No Name, Sun Spots always hesitates to include phone numbers unless its clear they want her to do so. Sun Spots suggests that even if readers ask […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are not having success finding someone to fix a Ridgewood grandfather clock. The local person must be very booked because he has not returned phone calls. Also, do you know where we can find metal picnic tables reasonably priced? Anyone with information can call 577-7048. Thanks. — No Name via email […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was informed that around Jan. 23 your newspaper ran a story about the Mid Maine Youth Orchestra. Is it possible to purchase a reprint of that article? Thank you. — Lisa, [email protected] ANSWER: Sun Spots was not able to locate the story to which you refer. However, if you do find […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Historical Society needs a good, used laptop to mate with its LCD projector for our monthly public program. Perhaps someone has one they recently replaced with a newer model with more bells and whistles. We would be glad to have the one that they have not yet gotten around to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a crippled kitty that may need a foster mommy for a few weeks. I am told that I need heart surgery and have no one able to tend this kitty, who is leash broke, doesn’t eat well (very fussy) and needs TLC. I called the Humane Society shelter, and they […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: What can you tell us about the history of the beautiful home at 63 Academy St. in Auburn? — David, Auburn, [email protected] ANSWER: Once again Sun Spots turned to Doug Hodgkin and his colleagues at the Androscoggin Historical Society, who came through very quickly with the requested information. It turns out that […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I hope some of your readers can help me. I am an elderly person on a fixed income, and I’ve always had a passion for books. When I had to move out of my house, I gave away more than 400 books. It broke my heart. I’ve always loved to be surrounded […]