DEAR SUN SPOTS: Community Little Theater in Lewiston has prom gowns to rent. The cost is $50. After the prom the person can have the gown cleaned and returned to the Community Little Theater and get $25 back. To rent or for more information, call me at 212-6813. — Suzanne Carbonneau DEAR SUN SPOTS: You […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: First off, let me say that I really appreciate your column. It is most informative. Perhaps someone can help with my question. I have ink marks on my leather purse. Do you know of anything that will remove them? — No Name, No Town ANSWER: Sun Spots found directions for several different […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Here I am again. You’ve helped me a lot before. I’ve been watching “Survivor” on CBS for 20 years, I think. Anyway, do they really go to all these far-off places or are they in California somewhere? They change their clothes or bathing suits two or three times a show; long ago […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Franco-American Heritage Center has hundreds of French books that they would like to send to Father Marc Boisvert’s Orphanage in Haiti. The cost to mail them there would be prohibitive. If anyone knows of a way that these could be shipped or if anyone hears of any box car being loaded […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In reply to the woman who was looking for women’s wetsuits, Barclay’s Skindivers Paradise at 685 Washington St. North in Auburn has various styles in stock. Ian is in the shop everyday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will help fit you with the right suit for the sport. If those […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to share with all pet lovers an event that happened to us. Our 2-year-old cat suddenly became violently sick, with projectile vomiting. He had to undergo emergency surgery as his X-ray showed a blockage. At first, after his surgery, no one could identify what had been removed. I finally […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: When making bread, the recipes say to scald the milk and I do. Is this really necessary, and if so, why? — No Name, Vienna ANSWER: According to www.kitchensavvy.com, scalding milk: 1) Kills harmful bacteria. 2) Destroys enzymes that may affect the way the milk performs in the recipe. 3) Raises the […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: After throwing away three potted plants because they were ravaged by white, powdery spots and dying, I bought three new potted plants last November. Now the same thing is happening to them. Can anyone give me a solution? I would also like to have the words to the song, “Hotel California.” Thanks […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please find out what the parking ordinances are for the city of Lewiston for all four seasons? There are so many signs on one street, and yet there are none on others, and you still get ticketed on streets that are not posted. Thank you. — Gordon Libby, Lewiston ANSWER: […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Oak Hill High School Class of 1985 is having its 25th reunion on July 31. We are having trouble locating the following classmates: Mark Caron, Robin Chase, Elaine Crowley, Diane Delorme, Marge Desrosiers, Wayne Godin, Annette Johnson, Monarae Lane, Raymond Leclair, Victor Lemay, Tina Madore, Earle Mcfee, Jo Murphy and Robert […]