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  • Styrofoam recycling options limited

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thanks so much for the prompt answer to my questions regarding single-stream recycling (Jan. 17). Now I’m hoping you can seek out a bit more information. I’ve been told that Hannaford will take plastic bags for ...
  • 'Sharps' disposal rules govern needles

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please tell me where I can dispose of used needles? I have to have a shot every other week and insulin once a day. I have been keeping the needles in a coffee can, but it is getting full and I can't put it into th...
  • Wreaths Across America honors veterans

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: In the veterans’ cemetery in Augusta some very lovely Christmas wreaths were placed on graves, especially in Section N. It is obvious these are not private tokens of respect. Can you identify the group or organization who so honored our veterans? — M.L.B., Live...
  • Cleaning hooked rugs a knotty job

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m writing in hopes you or your readership can make suggestions on how to clean a hand-hooked rug? I’ve been told not to dry clean it. Thanks for any help or suggestions. — No Name, New Vineyard
  • Insructors needed for skiing program

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Central Maine Adaptive Sports is a program held at Lost Valley in Auburn and we are looking for coaches to teach the intellectual disability students how to ski. Any evening or weekend hours are available. We have students on the waiting list and ready to go. For more info...
  • Try Zumba for free at YWCA Sunday

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I noticed a poster at the grocery store for a free Zumba day at the YWCA in Lewiston on Feb. 5 and was wondering if anyone had more information. I have heard a lot of good things about Girl Power Fitness and Adriane Kramer, so I think it should be fun.
  • Outdoor coop-covering quilt sought

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you know where I can get insulation quilts about 1 to 2 inches thick that would be suitable for protecting a cold frame or small chicken coop? I need something about 9 by 12 feet or bigger that is flexible and preferably water repellent.
  • Female football fan befuddled by 'bye'

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I agree with all the readers who love your column. I read it every day as soon as I finish the sports pages. I am a huge NFL fan. I watch all the football games with my husband and his cronies. I’m pleased to say I&rs...
  • Fish story spawns suspicion

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Recently I purchased Northern Jewel haddock fillets, quick frozen, wild caught, skinless, boneless frozen haddock. I was leery since it was labeled as being from China. When I got home and opened the packaging I saw that some of the fish was yellow...
  • Background 'music' annoys TV watcher

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you tell me why we have music — if you call it music — as a background on our TVs. It’s very hard to listen to the people on the TV show. We never had that on our old TVs. Why do we have it on our HD...