DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for someone who knows about knitting machines. It’s a Singer model 700 memo-matic. I would be willing to pay for lessons. I have tried knitting a few things and have had some success. Please contact me at 212-4447. Thanks. — Duane I. Broomhall, Otisfield ANSWER: Sun Spots checked with […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I thoroughly enjoy reading Sun Spots when I come home for the holidays to visit my daughter and her family. Last year I read a heartwarming story that moved me very much. I misplaced the column. I searched all year long, but I couldn’t find it. I hope you can reprint it […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone out there have a recipe for dumplings that aren’t heavy? I have tried with shortening and without, but they still come out heavy. What am I doing wrong? — H.B., Livermore ANSWER: Sun Spots found several recipes for dumplings online, but websites get very tetchy about having their material printed […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Many years ago in Ontario, Canada, some little girls — I think five or six — were born to a family by the name of Dionne. Doctors and the government took over the children, so to speak, and built them a home and hospital. I would like to know the year they […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The University of Southern Maine Senior College at Lewiston-Auburn College is looking for instructors for our classes. Our instructors volunteer their time and expertise. We meet Monday through Friday from September to November and March to May from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 3 p.m. If you have an interest […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: If anyone can help me, you can! I need someone who will use my snowblower to keep me plowed out for the winter. I am 89 years old, and I can’t do it any more. Reasonable rates, please. — Ruth, Lewiston, 784-4278 ANSWER: Sun Spots has had this request many times, but […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for this column; it is very informative. I have two questions for you. I am looking for a special gun-type gizmo that retailers use to attach two pieces together or to price an item. Also, I have a no-wax floor that had a small carpet on it for a long […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You’ve helped our family before, so now I have two questions. We don’t have a computer, so I’m asking for your help. Why did Brooks and Dunn split up after 20 years? Is that the deal they made with each other? Do they still live in the same place? I watched a […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In regard to your Nov. 17 column on service clubs and their membership numbers, I was wondering where was the Kiwanis Club? You have several clubs in your area that are very active. I have personal knowledge since I have visited the area for the last 15 years. I have been a […]