DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for someone who can make a “bean bag” I can heat up to keep my feet warm at night. Socks and extra blankets don’t help. Heat is the only way to warm up my cold feet! Call me at 212-0501. — No name, Lisbon ANSWER: I know what you’re talking […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On WCSH weather, why is the Lewiston current temperature always blank? — Ron, no town ANSWER: According to Jason Nappi of Newscenter, the equipment for the Lewiston temperature gauge is waiting to be fixed. There have been similar scenarios ever since the pandemic started. It’s a good thing that in this day and […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Feb. 8, there was a story in the Sun Journal about students at McMahon Elementary School sampling Bariis Iskukaris rice, a Somali dish including rice cooked in stock with multiple spices and raisins. It sounds delicious and I would love to have that recipe.Over 20 years ago, new Somali residents put […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I enjoy reading Sun Spots every morning with a good cup of coffee. I would like to know why we cannot find old-fashion No. 2 pencils. The ones they sell now are No. 2 BH. I feel they write quite a bit lighter and are harder to see when doing my crossword […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We look forward to reading the Sun Journal, which means we also get a lot of plastic bags even on days when it’s not raining or snowing. There may be reasons I don’t understand that make it necessary to put the newspaper in the bag (I’d rather not get the bag in […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found a man’s wedding band in the Shaw’s parking lot Feb. 3. Call me at 576-5910 if it might be yours. — Sandy, no town DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found a ring in the Lisbon Recycling Center in an old purse. It looks like an expensive ring and I hope you […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone in Sun Spots Land who is on Medicare have dental and vision supplemental insurance? What’s your experience with it? How much does it cost and what all does it cover? I’m having to have a third crown replaced within six months; all part of the wear and tear of aging, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am wondering if there will be any Galentine’s festivities or fundraisers like the YWCA has done in the past. I know several women who have become widows over the past year. Valentine’s Day is a tough one after losing one’s mate.Thanks for all you do, Ms. Sunspots. You are our local […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for any organizations that could use yarn. I have a lot of different colors, mostly Red Heart brand. Email me at madmamma32001@yahoo.com or call 779-7692. — Melinda, no town ANSWER: I’m sure your yarn will find a new home quickly. Having a knitting project sure helps pass the time on […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Dec. 2, I went to the Oxford Casino and put my card in the train machine to try it. I have a long stretch cord tied to my card that clips to a pouch and had a beautiful bracelet with 11 Las Vegas trinkets tied to the cord. A friend who […]