DEAR SUN SPOTS: I submitted a recipe to the State of Maine Bicentennial Community Cookbook in 2019. I was contacted by them and was told they would like a photo of the recipe’s owner, along with a brief write-up.  I did all that was requested and would love to have a copy of the cookbook, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the person that wants a calendar on uncoated stock (Dec. 22 Sun Spots), she should check out the Game and Calendar store in the Auburn Mall. It is located a couple of stores below the center entrance, on the right, headed toward JC Penney’s. They have a big selection of them. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Sat. Dec. 19, I lost a pair of handmade, woolen, multicolor mittens in the vicinity of Garfield Road in Auburn. These mittens come open to expose the fingers. They are very special to me and part of a warming winter set complete with hat and scarf that someone made for me. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the crocheted doilies mentioned in the Dec. 17 Sun Spots, a reader was looking for someone who repairs and restores crocheted doilies. I have a friend who does this craft beautifully. She has a Facebook page called Crochet Restoration and Repair Services where you will find all the information. — Mary, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Some time ago you published a list of people who sold items on eBay and other sites for a fee. I recalled that one of them was Goin’ Postal, but they no longer do this. Do you have anyone else in your Rolodex who provides this service? We are downsizing and need […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In downtown Lewiston, there are marked boxes where free face masks are offered. I thought I should do my part to help stop the spread of the virus so I am making masks and putting them into these boxes. Every time I’ve gone to drop off more masks, the boxes have been […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a crocheted doily of sentimental value that has begun to partially unravel. It’s a 10-point pineapple design and 10½ inches in diameter. Two points need small repairs, if that’s possible. Do you have the name of someone in your Rolodex who crochets and could make the repair? — Mary, Oxford […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to purchase an old-fashioned raisin pie, not a store-bought one. I don’t want to have to bake it either. Does anyone who makes these be willing to sell me one? — No name, no town ANSWER: Surely someone in Sun Spots Land will respond to this request, but if […]