DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are our “Dear Abby” in this area. You’ve answered my request many times. My problem is that I have tried many, many times to delete the company Figi’s from my e-mail, to no avail. A year ago I ordered something from their catalog that was very disappointing, and when I made […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I need your help locating the women who were at the L’orphelinat Saint Joseph also known as Marcotte Home in Lewiston between 1950 and the closing in 1963-64. This was an orphanage run by the “grey nuns.” Since it was all girls who were boarded I’ve had absolutely no luck finding married […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 1603 will hold a yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 588 Minot Ave., Auburn, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you have items you would like to donate for this sale, please drop them off at the Post Tuesday through Saturday from 4 to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Fall is fast approaching and before we know it, winter will be nipping at our toes. Every day, thousands of feral cats endure the harsh winter weather just to survive. Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends helps to build up the outdoor makeshift homes that the cats have set up residence in by fortifying […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am interested in taking a CPR class. Can you tell me where one goes to do that? Thank you. — No Name, Lisbon Falls ANSWER: One option would be the Red Cross, which offers a variety of first aid, CPR and other classes. You can see what they have to offer […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m hoping you can tell me what happened to the restaurant Little Dan’s BBQ, which was on Main Street in Lewiston across the street from Marden’s. Did they close completely or relocate somewhere else? My husband and I had them cater our rehearsal dinner and dined at the restaurant a few times. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there anywhere to recycle/donate spent vegetable oil for use as a biofuel? As it stands now in Lisbon, all used vegetable oil goes into the trash. — Kris Kucera, [email protected] ANSWER: Sun Spots found one source in the state: Maine Standard Biofuels (mainestandardbiofuels.com). She talked to Mark, who said they are […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: First of all, as everyone else does, thanks so much for all the help you give. It’s so appreciated — the first thing I read online every day! I have two totally unrelated questions. I’m trying to find out who to contact about submitting an item or two into a few of […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have an old china doll that needs restringing. She’s all worn out and stretched. She also needs a new wig. Is there anyone in the readership area who does this kind of work? If so, I would welcome a call. Also, I wonder if there is any person or jewelry store […]