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 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: For those readers looking for cooking supplies (Nov. 22 and 23), I can also heartily recommend Now You’re Cooking at 49 Front St., downtown Bath. It’s about the same distance as the Portland stores, and it is well stocked (especially for appliances and attachments such as the dough hook). What’s more, it’s […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Perhaps you can help me find out whether there is someone in Maine who has loon clocks for sale where the hours chime with the call of loons. A tall order, I know, but if anyone would know, it would be you! Thanks for all you do. — R.M.D., Auburn ANSWER: This […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In the Looking Back section for 1911 on Oct. 31, the Hillcrest Hospital in Auburn was mentioned. Where was the hospital and how long was it in existence? — David, Auburn ANSWER: Sun Spots was provided with an answer to this question thanks to Bates professor Doug Hodgkin and the Androscoggin Historical […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’ve seen a number of woolly caterpillars lately. I’ve heard that the amount of snowfall for the winter can be predicted by how wide the brown band is on these critters. Does anyone know more about this folklore? — No Name via email ANSWER: Sun Spots has also heard that piece of […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I need your help in acquiring the addresses of the two following individuals: Bud Selig, the commissioner of baseball, and a radio sports show host, whose name is Chris Sadatka (not sure of the spelling) on Portland station 96.3 FM. The term PM Jab is used during the show that starts at […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: There was a song I used to hear way back around 1948-1950 titled “The Cat Came Back.” Some of the lyrics went like this: “The cat came back the very next day. I thought it was a goner, but the cat came back because it couldn’t stay away.” I would really appreciate […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have some horses I used running a camp for kids. I received money from the kids, so it paid for them. There are no more grants, and I’m not making money with the animals. Is there some help I can get to help feed them? — Going Broke via email ANSWER: […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We were having dinner at Applebee’s restaurant while vacationing with my daughter, son-in-law and 11-year-old grandson this past summer. As most people know, there are many celebrity pictures on the walls at Applebee’s, and we were naming them as we waited for our meal. My grandson turned to the famous photo of […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I wanted to say thank you for your column. It is so very helpful, and I appreciate your work very much. I was wondering if you could locate a place that offers a CNA class in the evening. I have found several in the area during the day, but I work full […]