DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please tell me if there is a law against putting cat litter and feces in running water that goes into a brook and then a pond? If so, who do we contact? — No Name, New Vineyard

ANSWER: Sun Spots called the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, where she spoke to Jessie, who said that you “need a license to discharge into a waterway,” which the offender probably lacks. She said the first person to call is your local code enforcement officer.

He or she may want to consult with the DEP. Jessie said depending on the location and situation, the Maine Warden Service might be interested, as this action might also be construed as littering.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Safe Voices is in need of volunteers for its annual Walk/Run to End Domestic Violence. This is the first year Safe Voices is hosting a 5k in addition to its annual walk.

Volunteers are needed to ensure the course stays closed to traffic and to man the water station as well. Additional volunteers are needed for setup and running of the event.

The Walk/Run to End Domestic Violence will take place from 7 a.m. to noon June 1 at Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact me. — Kim Preble, 207-795-6744, kpreble@safevoices.org

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Route 2 in Rumford, across the street from McDonald’s, there are four or five large trees that appear to have been blown over. Was there a tornado, or micro-burst, or wind shear or something? Thank you. — Steve Swan, jingles999@gmail.com

ANSWER: Sun Spots put your question to Andy Russell, who is in charge of Rumford Public Works. He emailed that “the pine trees were along the edge of Dragoon Road. These trees had some roots that extended out into the road, which were cut during the reconstruction last summer. Unfortunately, pine trees have a shallow root system and strong winds during the winter blew them over.”

DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is in reply to June’s letter about the location of SHAREcenter (May 6): We are located at 15 Andrew Drive in Auburn, right behind East Auburn School. Our phone number is 333-6671.

We are always looking for donors who would like to see their waste materials be reused and repurposed by our members. For information about membership or donations, please feel free to contact Director Paula Thibodeau. — Pat Pelliccia via email

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the May 5 reader looking for pine cone tomatoes, we tried to email her but couldn’t. We wanted to tell her that we have some coming in on Thursday, May 8. I don’t know if there is a way to relay this message but would appreciate it if you could. Thank you. — Roy’s Foodland, roysfoodland@gmail.com

ANSWER: Hopefully she will see your letter!

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Grace Fellowship Church, 29 Poplar St., Oxford, is seeking donation for its second annual Indoor yard sale on Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The proceeds from this sale will be used to finance our vacation Bible school to be held in August. This year will be even bigger than last year. Hope to see you there. — Faith Godin, 207-539-1010, fegodin@yahoo.com

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