DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a straw carry-all. The straw surrounding the handles has split such that it no longer encases the handle. Is there anyone locally, or even within the state of Maine, who can do repairs on straw bags? — No Name via email ANSWER: Sun Spots is not sure if someone will […]
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Use sign to end unauthorized parking
DEAR SUNSPOTS: Sun Spots is a great start to my day. Thank you for all the information you give. I am wondering if you could find out if a homeowner is responsible for vehicles parked on their property without permission. We have a rather large driveway near a small road. There are mailboxes nearby and […]
Commercial clam dip no longer sold
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have been buying clam dip for years at Hannaford’s and Shaw’s. They no longer carry it. — G.A.L., Auburn ANSWER: Sun Spots got the answer to this question from four management types who were standing in front of the meat counter in her local Hannaford. When she asked her question, they […]
L-A Film Festival wants volunteers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston-Auburn Film Festival is gearing up and getting ready to put on a fabulous three-day event April 13, 14 and 15. Since we’ve increased the festival to be three incredible days this year, we are going to need three times the help! We are looking for responsible, capable and enthusiastic people […]
Readers respond to writer queries
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the comments about the background music on some TV shows (Jan. 31). I find it is the music on the shows themselves, which includes most dramatic shows, especially “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Private Practice” and the “CSI’s.” It’s very distracting and interferes with hearing the actual dialog. Would complaining to the local network […]
Info on Pine Tree Warriors sought
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have been a Lewiston resident for 31 years and hear people talk about being in the Pine Tree Warriors. I was wondering if you would have any information about the organization and know of anyone to contact to learn more. Thank you for your work. — Amy, [email protected] ANSWER: There are […]
‘The Frozen Logger’ written in the 1940s
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to thank you for the information on how to get rid of sumac (Dec. 26). My daughter said your idea to get a goat was the best one. Now I have another question. When my kids were young, I used to sing a song to them. My son in Montana […]
Readers searching for favorite recipe
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In 2009 (I think) the Sun Journal ran a column called (I think) How To Fill Your Stomach Without Emptying Your Wallet. It featured delicious but inexpensive recipes. One of them was called (I think) tortilla pie. It involved flour tortillas, ground beef, refried beans, cheese and tomato sauce. It was like […]
Persistent phone calls may be a scam
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You and your readers need to wake up and smell the coffee regarding these fake credit card calls (Feb. 11 column). Contacting banks and credit reporting agencies won’t help. Neither will being on the Do Not Call list, or listening to the recording and pressing 3 or 9 to discontinue all future […]
Squirrels continue to plague readers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a suggestion regarding your Jan. 26 column about squirrels. Trapping squirrels will only work for a while. You must change the environment or the squirrels will be back. If you are providing squirrel habitat, there will be squirrels. We got the best results with a gadget we purchased online. It […]