Dear Sun Spots: How surprised I was to see my hometown of Springfield in an article in your paper. I was born and brought up there but haven’t lived there for a long time. I am 77 years old and get your paper delivered every day.

I live in Auburn and have been here the last three years. I don’t know many people here. I would love to hear from anyone living around who is from that area. I may be reached at 784-0360. – Leona (Thornton) Brown, Auburn.

Dear Sun Spots: I am looking for yarn someone might have left over from a project. It is Caron wintuk called Evening Jewels Ombrel 3526. The dye lot wouldn’t matter as it is for an afghan and the colors would blend. I am willing to pay a reasonable price plus postage or, if it is near enough, could pick it up. I may be reached by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 562-7305. Thanks so much. – C. Beedy, No Town.

Dear Sun Spots: I enjoy your column!

I have a regular phone. How do I call someone on their cell phone? I understand there are numbers preceding cell phone numbers, depending on where you live. – No Name, No Town.

Answer: Sun Spots believes you are referring to the area code that typically precedes a long-distance number. For instance, Maine’s code is 207 and if you were in another state calling Maine, you would need to dial that code first. But there is no separate, special code for calling someone on a cell phone. If the person lives in Maine and has a cell phone, you just dial their number as you would any other.

In the early days of cell phones, there were some special rules for calling cell phones, but those days are gone. Now you can even take your home phone number with you when you move and transfer it to a cell phone. So, if you are calling a cell phone in another state, just remember to include the area code as you would for any other long-distance call.

Dear Sun Spots: I’ve been looking for a double-edged razor blade holder but haven’t found one in the Lewiston or Auburn areas. If anyone knows where I might be able to purchase such a holder, it would be greatly appreciated. I may be reached at 783-2340. – No Name, No Town.

Dear Sun Spots: Your column is so helpful that I’m hopeful that you can help me. I have a small rhubarb patch that has lost a good amount of its sun supply, and I’m wondering if it’s possible to transplant it to a more sunny area that is available?

Thank you for your column and for all the help you provide. – A Rumford Fan.

Answer: According to www. americasbestflowers.com and one gardener’s experience, rhubarb can be moved. The advice on the best time to move it resulted in what Sun Spots thought was a great gardening tip: If it blooms in the spring or summer, move it in the fall. If it blooms in the fall, move it in the spring. For rhubarb, the site recommended moving it in the fall because it begins to bear fruit very early in the spring. It also advised that moving takes a long spade and a lot of muscle.

Once you move rhubarb, it may be a year or two before it is back to bearing significant amounts of fruit. The stalk of bloom from the previous year was the plant’s attempt at propagation. Only mature clumps flower, and some varieties flower more than others. To encourage your rhubarb to continue to produce fruit, cut the bloom stalk off as soon as you see it.

Dear Sun Spots: I would like to get a copy or borrow the last recorded episode of “The Bachelor” reality show from this year. I had followed the show through every episode and unfortunately missed it. Thank you so much. I may be reached at 782-1512. – Rena B., Lewiston.

Answer: Perhaps someone will be able to help you out with your request. In the meantime, you can check out the show and final results at http://abc.go.com/primetime/bachelor/index

Dear Sun Spots: The Mt. Blue High School Class of 1972 is planning a 35th class reunion on Aug. 11. We are still missing information on many classmates. If you are a member of MBHS Class of ’72 and have not received information about the reunion, please contact Cheryl Pike, 115 Sunset Ave., Farmington, ME 04938 or through e-mail to [email protected]. If you cannot attend, but would like to receive information on future events, send your contact information to Cheryl at the above address. Thank you. – Cheryl Pike, Farmington.

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