DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Leeds Historical Society is gathering stories to include in an anthology about Leeds. We are looking for memories of Leeds which can be stories, poems, letters, newspaper articles or photographs which will help preserve our town’s history. If your readers have any of these and would like to submit them for consideration to be included in this book, please contact Pam Bell at 207-933-4121, or email me at [email protected]. All original material will be scanned and returned. If people have stories or memories that they would like to share but they have not been written down, we would be happy to meet and help record the stories. Leeds has a rich history. Let’s preserve it. Thank you.—Pam, Leeds Historical Society.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Are there any regulations regarding wood burning smoke affecting one’s neighbors? My neighbors are burning wood this year and their smoke is affecting my breathing.—Edie Williams, Auburn.

ANSWER: There are state regulations regarding outdoor wood burning boilers, there are state and federal EPA regulations for wood stove manufacturers and there are federal EPA regulations for residential fuel burning (www.maine.gov/dep/air/woodsmoke/documents/wood%20stoves.pdf) but, unfortunately, there does not appear to be state or local enforcement for existing indoor wood-burning stoves and furnaces.

If this smoke is affecting your breathing while in and around your home, you can contact the Maine Department of Environmental Protection about the poor air quality by calling 207-287-7688. If you feel comfortable you could suggest to your neighbor that the fire department inspect their wood stove. Inspections are free and could pinpoint the cause of excessive smoke.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Sparetime Recreation in Lewiston is looking for candlepin bowlers to form a Wednesday morning league. All are welcome to join in the fun. What a great way to meet people, make new friends and enjoy some winter activity. For more information call Tom Giberti at 207- 786-2695 or 207-576-2765. Thank you.—No name, no town.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Garden Angel Project was a success this year due to many donations and the generosity of the volunteers. The recipients were most pleased with their gardens this year, although due to the drought they had to water them much more frequently in order to obtain the quality and quantity of their harvest. When asked what they liked most about the program, answers centered mostly on being thrilled with fresh vegetables, just watching the garden grow, being able to eat lots of salads, and having accommodations so they did not have to bend down in order to take care of their garden. We are always looking for more volunteers. If you are interested, please contact the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Office at 207-778-4650 and ask Tiffany to put your name and number in our Garden Angel folder. We, on the committee, are already looking forward to continuing the Garden Angel Project next year. Thank you. — Garden Angel Project Committee, Franklin County.

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