DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you have the name of someone in your Rolodex who can repair damaged screens? The previous homeowner’s cat damaged several. As always, you are greatly appreciated. — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: My handyman told me that Portland Glass at 865 Lisbon St. in Lewiston repairs screens. The number is 250-5965. Another […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re looking for help to try to find out where our 2019 federal income tax refund is. We sent in our tax return around Feb. 21, 2020, and still have not received our refund. I have called the refund hot line, 1-800-829- 1954, many times, but have not found that to be […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have a relative who weighs 350 pounds and is in need of a bed. We bought him a mattress about three years ago, but it needs to be replaced. I am hoping that someone in Sun Spots Land can offer some advice as to what type we should look for and […]

DEAR SUNSPOTS: Would you or your readers have any suggestions for fertilizer to grow large tomatoes and buttercup squash? I have tried many times with different fertilizers and have not been successful. Please send in your ideas; I would appreciate it. — Lisa, no town ANSWER: The fertilizer may not be the problem, but if […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The L&A Veterans Council and Gold Star Moms are raising funds to erect a monument in honor of Gold Star Families to be placed in the Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston. Gold Star Families are those who have suffered the loss of a family member who died while on active duty in […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have boxes containing 10 (1000-piece) jigsaw puzzles to give away to anyone who can pick them up. They have been used only once and are in good condition. If interested, please call me at 784-3910. — No name, no town ANSWER: Wow! This is so generous of you, especially during the […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have an update on the cockatiels that were living at Ledgeview Nursing Home in West Paris. After placing a letter in Sun Spots on Aug. 14, I received a phone call at 9 a.m. from a lady who lives in town. She had adopted Daisy and Zeus. The sad news was […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: A Bottle Drive and Calendar Sale to benefit the Sumner Scholarship Fund, now in its 20th year, is gearing up for fundraising a Sept. 12 Bottle Drive and the sale of a Fundraising Calendar Page for October. Calendars to benefit the scholarship fund will be sold during September and during the Bottle […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found a wedding ring on North Street in Lisbon Falls. Readers, please write to Sun Spots if you think it belongs to you. — No name, no town DEAR SUN SPOTS: You always have the answer to so many questions. I hope you can help me with this. While listening to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In answer to the request in the Aug. 20 Sun Spots, our vote for the best fish and chips goes to Mac’s Downeast Seafood at 894 Minot Ave. in Auburn. I feel conflicted about recommending them because they will be even busier, but they deserve the recommendation. Our favorite is the haddock […]