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 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are always so helpful. The thrilling days of yesteryear were a blast. Does anyone remember Pleasant Dairy and the milk trucks that used to deliver milk through the neighborhoods in the Twin Cities? They had the best-tasting eggnog around. It was so good I could drink a whole gallon of it. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for a good place in the Lewiston-Auburn area for some delicious fish and chips, preferably haddock, where there is takeout and/or outside dining. I don’t mind traveling a bit along the coast, but do not want to go into Portland. I’d love to get recommendations from other readers. — Joseph, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a loyal follower and have seen how often you come through for people. Last Wednesday, Aug. 12, my daughter and her boyfriend stopped by The Big Apple in Turner to buy a couple items. Her boyfriend had to quickly run to the men’s room. His zippered change purse fell out of […]