DEAR SUN SPOTS: Last fall I bought a microwave pouch for baked potatoes. I like it so much, I’d like to make some for my friends. I thought it might be made with special materials. Does anyone have a pattern for it? Thank you. — Georgiana Lagassey, Lewiston, 782-1951 ANSWER: Making these bags seems to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Hope you can help. I had the number for the Do Not Call list and when I received it I called in and I wasn’t bothered by unwanted callers. Now all of a sudden I am inundated with unwelcome callers from early morning, before 9 a.m., to 9 p.m. I have caller […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for a Sunbeam pie maker. I looked at Kmart and Walmart, and they don’t sell them. Do you or your readers know where I can get one? — Robert Clair, Lewiston ANSWER: Sun Spots found a couple of used ones on eBay, but the only new ones appear to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Carthage veterans committee is continuing its search for veterans. If you or someone you know lived in Carthage while serving in any branch of service, during war or peace, we would like to recognize the service to our town, state and country by having the names on a monument. Please contact […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am an avid reader and enjoy your helpful column regularly. I have an old, very large roll-top desk that is in need of repair. The cable in the roll top has broken and needs replacement. I am hoping that you or some of your readers would know of anyone who could […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Bruce M. Whittier Middle School is holding its annual MidKnight Market showcase on March 26. We are looking for interested area businesses, vendors and crafters to display or sell their products. We have had tractors and campers on display outside as well as crafts and home sales products inside our gym. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please give me the names of at least two appraisers able to assess the value of my rather large doll collection? Thank you. — No Name, Jay ANSWER: Sun Spots is sorry, but she does not know of anyone. As far as she knows, the best way to see what […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In 1967 I bought a night light from a catalog to put in the hallway of our new house. When I moved, I brought it with me and put it in this hallway. This light shines night and day. It’s only dark when we lose power. I have never changed the bulb […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there any place that accepts used (working condition) lighting, ceiling fans, etc., to be recycled to use in a home? — Joanne, [email protected] ANSWER: Sun Spots is so glad you asked. The Buildings Material Exchange is a terrific way to reduce, reuse and recycle. You can find them at 102 Lisbon […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On the morning of Jan. 29, the tailgate on my brother’s truck opened and all of his tools fell out. He is self-employed, and these tools are most important. If anyone happened to come across a tool box full of tools and a gallon bucket also full of tools along Route 9 […]