DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is a correction to the address in Wednesday, Oct. 18, Sun Spots. Friends of Tommy’s Feral Felines are having a bottle drive on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 707 Main St. in Lewiston next to Chapter 11. Monetary donations are also deeply appreciated. For further information or to make a donation, contact Norm Blais at (207) 240-8767, at normblais@yahoo.com or at P.O. Box 274, Greene, ME 04236.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Such a helpful service! Do you have names of people who come to your home to buy used furniture and small appliances?
— No name, Lewiston
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for someone to reupholster dining room chairs in the Rumford/Mexico area at a reasonable price. Please call 357-3335.
— No name, no town
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you know anyone local who refinishes or reglazes bathtubs? I’m not interested in products installed over the existing tub, like Bath Fitter, but rather a specialist who applies a new finish to the existing surface. I have only located companies out of the area and would prefer to work with a business in greater Lewiston/Auburn. Thanks for your help!
— Rubber Ducky, Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I need to replace the diesel fuel injector pump in my 1989 Club Cadet Tractor 7000, Model No. 7532. I found out that the part is no longer available and I need to have mine rebuilt. Would anyone know where I can get this done? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Please call Jean at 754-6744. If I don’t answer please leave your name and number. Thank you for your help!
— Anita, no town
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I never miss your column. I have gotten many good tips and now need some help. Is there any place in Lewiston-Auburn that has round exhaust covers for a round fan in the wall by my stove? They are made of metal mesh. All I can find are square ones.
— Barbara, Turner
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a very big request. Over the years, I have made historic dolls depicting the fashions from 1910-1990. They aren’t playthings. Some of the fabric used is from dresses from the period they portray. I also have used the Holly Hobby pattern and created many other dolls, including bicentennial dolls and a Samantha Smith doll wearing the pretty dress she received in Russia. I have also made many cardboard dollhouses and have written stories about them. I’m looking for a new home for all these so others can enjoy them, such as a doll museum. Thank you for your help.
— Heidi, Dryden
ANSWER: I haven’t been able to turn up a doll museum here in Maine but perhaps a historical society or local library would be willing to consider displaying your dolls and houses. If you haven’t already, you may want to take good photographs of everything and send them with a letter to organizations.
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