Dear Sun Spots: Wondering what happened to Ellie Krieger? She used to be on the food channel on HGTV. Her recipes were really healthy and nutritious. I miss her! Thanks. — No Name, No Town. Answer: You can tune into “Healthy Appetite” with Ellie Krieger on Food Network, Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. According to her […]
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Pest problem in Lisbon Falls
Dear Sun Spots: I was wondering if you would be able to help me. How would I go about finding out if there are termites eating at the wood beams and frame of my house? Do you know of anyone that would be able to help me check this out? I enjoy reading your column […]
Reader looking for identification of woman in photo
Dear Sun Spots: We enjoy reading Sun Spots every day; first thing we do is turn to that page. Keep up the good work, it’s very informative. In Monday’s paper there was a picture of Lenny Breau’s daughter and next to her the lady looked like his dear mom, Betty Cody. Please let us know, […]
Electrical work needed for scooter
Dear Sun Spots: I need to locate someone who is knowledgeable in electronics. I bought a mobility scooter secondhand, and the key assembly was broken and had been removed. It was being run by putting a nail or something else metal. I used a paperclip, and it worked, but at times if the paper clip […]
Sun Spots 8/21
Dear Sun Spots: Thank you for your wonderful column and all the help. I was wondering if you could find out the name of the background music in the commercial for the depression medicine named Pristiq that plays on WCSH Channel 6. Who plays it and is there a CD of it? They have a […]
Reader inquires about building and baby clothes
Dear Sun Spots: I recently went on the Sun Journal’s Web site and see that there have been some changes made. I am having difficulty trying to locate where to search back issues. Is this feature still available? Second, I would like to know what is being built next to Jack Ray’s Car Wash in […]
Investment information requested
Dear Sun Spots: Would Sun Spots or some of its readers know where individuals can by U.S. Government Securities, such as Treasury notes, bills or bonds? I believe they pay a higher rate of interest than regular savings bonds. Your column is a real fountain of information! Thank you. — No Name, Lewiston. Answer: Many […]
Tom Caron fan looking for address
Dear Sun Spots: Thank you for all your great information. I do not have a computer, so could you find me the address for Tom Caron? He works for NESN as a sports analyst. The NESN studio is somewhere in Massachusetts. Thank you for this address in advance. — No Name, No Town. Answer: Consider […]
Looking for history on old rocking chair
Dear Sun Spots: Where can I find history and information on New Vineyard rocking chairs? I have one in very good condition with what I believe is the original green paint. I wouldn’t sell it but am curious as to its approximate value. — No Name, Strong. Answer: Laurie LaBar, chief curator of history at […]
Employee wants to start recycling program at work
Dear Sun Spots: I work for a company that produces a lot of office waste paper. I would like to urge them to recycle, but being a small company, I think they are concerned about the cost. I have heard that there are some companies that buy recyclable waste paper. I would like to know […]