Dear Sun Spots: I have been looking everywhere for men’s bow ties. Does anyone have some to sell or give away? Or where are they available? Call 783-7536. – G. Nadeau, Lewiston.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, Sun Spots was able to find two businesses in Maine for you to contact.

Linda Robertson, the seamstress and owner of Mainebows.com says they always welcome mail and phone orders. According to her Web site, you may even design your own bow tie with fabric you provide. Located in Boothbay, she has been crafting the bow ties since 1994. Contact her at 349 Pension Ridge Rd., Boothbay, ME 04537, or call 1-888-GR8-BOWS or visit mainebows.com.

Also consider contacting Lisa Eaton at Heart&Sew, who has been making “distinctive ties, bow ties, braces (suspenders) and cummerbunds” since 1993. Sun Spots spoke with Eaton who said she’d be happy to send you some fabric samples to choose from for your bow tie. She’s a one-person business, so if you don’t reach her, leave a message on her answering machine. Write to Eaton at P.O. Box 421, Kennebunk, ME 04043 or call 985-6724. She may also be reached via e-mail at lisa@bowtie.com.

Eaton has been featured on the PBS series “Made In Maine” and you may also find her at some craft fairs throughout the state.

A third option is to contact the Bow Tie Club for a catalog of its products. Contact the customer service department 1-888-BOW-TIES or write to The Bow Tie Club, P.O. Box 120, Clarksburg, MD 20871-0120.

Dear Sun Spots: I am looking for a queen-sized anywhere bed. This in an air mattress on a stand and includes an air pump. It folds for storage. If you have seen one around, or have one you’d like to sell, please call 268-4613. Thank you in advance. – Rachel, Lewiston.

Dear Sun Spots: The Brunswick Women’s Slow Pitch Softball League is looking for players and new teams to join the league. The season will begin the last week of May or the first week of June.

The sponsor fee is $300 per new team and a user fee of $40 per player. All that is required for a new team are the fees and uniform shirts must have a number on the back of the shirt.

For more information please call Tina Wentworth at 319-8120. Visit our Web site at womensoftball.250free.com/ball.html. Thank you. – Tina Wentworth, Brunswick.


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