DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do we know if there is a health risk involved in steady daily use of dishes, cups, and silverware made in China or other foreign countries? Do we know if the United States inspects these before sale? Also, is it true that liquids should not be left in lead crystal containers because […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Would Sun Spots please check something for us? We were told by an employee of Hollywood Slots in Bangor that families of employees are not allowed to play at the slots. Also, if it were passed that Bates Mill would get a casino, would those same rules apply? — D and D, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I really enjoy your articles in the newspaper. Could you find a recipe for pumpkin chocolate-chip cookies? Also, do you know of any store in this area that sells potato starch and walnut oil for cooking? Thank you. Keep up the good work for all of us Sun Journal readers! — No […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: It seems that the characters of Michael and Elizabeth in the comic “For Better Or For Worse” are younger than they used to be. Are we seeing recycled comics or did the artist decide to go back in time to fill us in on the Patterson family? — David, Auburn ANSWER: You […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am trying to find stores that sell baked bean pots. LL Bean has two listed, but they are too big. I’m looking for whatever the size is for one-pound beans. I just don’t know where to look. Any suggestions? Thank you for a reply — No Name, No Town ANSWER: There […]