DEAR SUN SPOTS:  Once again, I’m crowdsourcing for a potential story for publication in the Sun Journal. This time I want to know about the dad in your life. Dads — just like moms — play a special role in our lives. For example, among other things, my dad taught me how to balance a […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone know how to get rid of squirrels and chipmunks? My neighbor feeds them and they’re all over my lawn, deck and have even dug a tunnel under my pool liner. I need help and ideas. — Gerry, no town ANSWER: I hope you’re able to have a conversation with your […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Auburn Nordic Ski Association is looking for a few good mailboxes. During the winter months, these decorated mailboxes are scattered along the ANSA Nordic ski trails to offer a little sweet treat to skiers passing by. I am hoping to increase the number of mailboxes on the trails and could use any […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: What ever happened to the One Stop gas station and convenience store at 151 Court St. in Auburn? It is now a park. Who owned it and when and why did it close? When I was a student at Bates College back in the late 1980s, the One Stop Truck would be […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Anglican Church of the Transfiguration 64 Elm St. in Mechanic Falls will hold a Make an Offer Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 22. We are looking for more donations. So far, we will have perennials, a snowblower, a wood chipper, a quilt raffle and many other bargains. Quite […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have several cans of latex paint that I’d like to dispose of. Would you know of a place that accepts these? Thanks for any help you can provide. — No name, Turner ANSWER: If you feel the paint is still usable and you have a full can or more, please take […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The annual meeting of the Broadview Memorial Cemetery Association will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at the cemetery, 379 East Ave. in Lewiston. The meeting will take place outside, so please dress for the weather. The agenda will include an update on the projects at the cemetery, as well […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In this uncertain COVID-19 time, is there going to be a Memorial Day Parade in the Twin Cities? Also, have there been enough names collected to add a new memorial stone at Veterans Memorial Park, and if so, when will that be dedicated? — No Name, Lewiston ANSWER: I called Jerry Dewitt, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The West Paris Baptist Church is looking for donations of Lego sets (any size) for a summer activity as an outreach with area children and parents. Please call 462-4416 or email me at sanbrobg@megalink.net if you have any, and I will arrange to have them picked up. — Sandra, West Paris ANSWER: […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Friday, April 30, mid-morning, I lost an earring, evidently while taking off my mask while I was either leaving my doctor’s appointment or shopping. I had been at 12 High St. in Lewiston the first time I removed my mask and the second time I had left Big Lots in Auburn […]