DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you know what those panels that are above the Maine Turnpike on and off ramps (e.g., Exits 75 and 80) are for? Thanks for always providing such useful information! — No Name, Lewiston ANSWER: Sun Spots spoke to Dan Morin, spokesman for the Maine Turnpike Authority (and, coincidentally, an L-A native). […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to thank you for posting the URLs to the Google archive of old Daily Suns and Evening Journals. It’s great taking strolls down memory lane through these old newspapers. The archive only goes back to 1880. I’m interested in the 1860s era. Is there an archive of these much older […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We miss Maineiacs hocky. In the early 1960s we followed the Country Kitchen team. Some players were Jangro, LaFrance, St. Onge, Cloutier and Rodenhizer. I would like to find a photo of that team. Would anyone have one or know where I could find one? I still have a stick given to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the person who wrote on Dec. 15 for a dumpling recipe, I’ve had wonderful results with our past generations’ family recipe for chicken and dumplings. For the chicken, flour and salt and pepper as many chicken breasts as you want and fry until golden brown. Cut each breast into four pieces […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please tell us why the city Christmas tree was moved to Dufresne Plaza from Main Street? — Roland, [email protected] ANSWER: For an answer to this question, Sun Spots turned to Megan Bates, deputy director of Lewiston’s Department of Public Works, who responded as follows: “Years ago — dare I say […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I read your column every day. I have two requests that I hope you or someone can help me with. First off, my daughter is having a problem with sumac. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get rid of it? Also, I would like the address for “The Ellen DeGeneres […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the Dec. 20 request from a reader about how she can find a soldier to write to, I have a suggestion. The organization soldiersangels.com will allow you to write to a soldier (they supply the names) after you join by simply filling out a brief questionnaire and agree to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for information on my father’s military life. I know he was in the Army and was wounded. I was told in the Philippines. I don’t have a computer or know how to use one, so if there is anyone who likes to look up stuff like that, I certainly would […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Many years ago Holy Family church put together a recipe book with many recipes from people in the church. My mother lost her copy of the book in a house fire, and I would really like to get her another copy. If there is anyone who may have a copy that I […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone have a recipe for fudge de patience? Directions would also be helpful. My mother used to make this for us and it was just the best fudge. Thank you. — Claudette Bennett, [email protected] ANSWER: As Sun Spots has said before, reprinting recipes in the column is often problematic because of […]