DEAR SUN SPOTS: I hope you can help me. I’m looking for a crocheted afghan pattern where the diamond-shaped “squares” are put together to make a large star. My daughter-in-law bought 17 of these squares crocheted with multi-colored 4-ply yarn at a yard sale, but there was no pattern with the pieces. I’m assuming it’s […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I saw recent comments about my mother, Roselle Coury Fortier, in July 23 and 27 Sun Spots. Mom was indeed a “first-class talent in every respect.” She attended the School of Radio Technique in New York City in the 1930s. Her radio career in Maine spanned more than 30 years, from 1940 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please let your readers know Museum L-A wants to hear from them about professional musicians who made an impact during their lifetime. Museum L-A invites everyone to bring us a photo in memory of a professional musician who you would like to have remembered at our “Dance Party under the Stars II.” […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for someone who could give me information about roadside places where I could rent a table or two in order to display many items for sale. Please call me at 207-225-3001. The phone number was incorrect in the Aug. 8 Sun Spots. Thanks! —James, Turner ANSWER: This is a good […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You asked for information about class reunions in the July 16 Sun Spots so I wanted to make sure you had this information. The Lisbon Golden Reunion will be held on Sept. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ramada Inn in Lewiston. The reunion is open to all who […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the July 25 Sun Spots about refurbishing an old trunk, several months ago I found a great place where that kind of work is done, Brettuns Village, Inc. at 557 Lincoln St. in Lewiston. The business is owned by Churchill Barton. He has refinished one of my trunks which dates back […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: SeniorsPlus is recruiting volunteers to help in the Nutrition Department delivering Meals on Wheels and helping in our kitchen. Even a few hours, one or more mornings a week, makes a huge difference! No experience necessary. For more information, contact Heather at hchandel@seniorsplus.org or call 207-513-3710. Thank you! —Heather, Coordinator of Volunteers, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My auto insurance premiums just doubled although my driving record is impeccable. I have never had a claim and my payment record has been perfect. The only change in my life is that I turned 80 years old in May. What can I do? —No name, no town ANSWER: After we become […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I moved to Tennessee from Maine many years ago and am coming back for a visit in mid-August. While I’m on vacation, I’d like to buy some books with a Maine setting or about Maine for my grandchildren and children, who range in age from toddlerhood into their 40’s. Don’t tell me […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I love Mexican food and like to season it with fresh cilantro, but when I buy it at the grocery store, it goes bad so quickly. I’ve tried putting it in a glass of water on the counter or leaving it wrapped in plastic in the vegetable bin in the fridge. Neither […]