DEAR SUN SPOTS: I love your column. I look at it first thing daily. I had kept a recipe that you published a few weeks ago and have misplaced it. I sure hope you can help me by printing it again. It was to make a cake in a coffee cup. Once again, thank you […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the Sept. 7 inquiry regarding doll repair: I am the owner of a Special Place for Dolls in Wales. I specialize in antique doll repair but also do new dolls. In most cases, I can rebuild or make a missing portion of bisque, china or composition. I have had […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Let me begin by saying that I read Sun Spots everyday. We are friends who meet for coffee several times a week. We got to reminiscing about restaurants and I can remember going to one that was located where Sears has its automotive department and tire sales department in Lewiston, but I […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you settle this once and for all: Are pizza boxes recyclable? In Lewiston? In Auburn? The rule of thumb, I always was told, was that if it has food residue on it, then it is no longer recyclable. But I’m wondering if that is still true. Or if it ever was. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to thank you for all of the information you give. I enjoy your column very much. I would like to know how to get rid of maple trees that are growing in my shrubs. My shrubs are many years old and very thick. By the time I notice the […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do any of your readers know why the trio Silver & Gold did not perform at the gazebo in Livermore Falls this summer. — J.W., Jay ANSWER: Sun Spots has had inquiries about this group before, so she called the number given to her last year and spoke to a member of […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am having difficulty finding Eggo brand syrup in the Lewiston-Auburn area. Any ideas as to where it can be purchased? Thanks in advance. — G.L.G., [email protected] ANSWER: Sun Spots went to the Kellogg’s website and used the “where to buy” link. According to this, there are no stores actively selling that […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thirty or so years ago, I started a needlecraft kit by Paragon called “Forest Reborn.” It was started as a relaxing thing to do. Now I’m in my 80s and working on it again. There is a problem: Parts of the instructions are missing. I can use the color picture of it […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I enjoy reading Sun Spots every morning. Keep up the good work; it helps a lot of people. I’ve been looking for para mothballs but no luck. You had a letter a few weeks ago, and someone found them in the laundry aisle. I’ve looked at many stores, but no luck. Please […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for information on the history of Holy Cross School (Ecole Ste. Croix). Also in the early 1960s we had an organization called La Croisade (Crusaders in Christ). Any information on this would be greatly appreciated. — C.M., [email protected] ANSWER: Sun Spots guesses that you already tried the Internet. She […]