ANSWER: Plastic milk jugs are, in fact, made of the same recyclable plastic as used in redeemable water and juice jugs and are essentially exactly the same, aside from what kind of liquid is put in them. These milk jugs are not, however, a part of the container deposit legislation in Maine. There are 10 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Whatever happened to Larry Wilcox of CHiPS? I’ve been watching these programs on ME and noticed someone replaced him. Thanks for a really great and informative column. — Heather Rose, Norway. ANSWER: According to the Internet Movie Database, Larry Wilcox co-starred with Erik Estrada for five years on CHiPS, playing the role […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In a recent paper, I read where someone was having a craft/vendor fair at the Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston. I don’t remember if it was June or July, and now I can’t find it again. They were advertising tables and booths for rent. Could you use your excellent sleuthing skills and […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for large metal coffee tins. I use these to make crafts and would appreciate any that people can give me. Please call me at (207) 998-2974 if you have coffee tins you’d like to get rid of. Thank you Sun Spots for all your help. Thank you. — Lynn, […]

ANSWER: There are a few companies that offer on-site shredding in the L/A area. Among them are: Security Shredding, Inc. and Re-Harvest, Inc., based out of Portland, does document shredding in the L/A area and then they recycle the paper. You can reach them by calling (207) 946-2319. Records Management Center brings their mobile shredding […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I believe Lewiston once had trolleys, when and how did it come to an end? I definitely remember a train station in Danville, we used to go there to greet relatives coming for a visit. Just curious of its history. Lastly, you had a recent letter about opossums. Growing up in Lewiston […]

ANSWER: The annual Great Falls Balloon Festival takes place Aug. 19 through 21 this year, and as long as the person who you are trying to surprise is not afraid of heights, then an early morning or evening  balloon ride soaring above the Twin Cities could be a fantastic experience. Tickets are available for five […]

There is booth space available for artists, crafters, antique dealers, florists and home-based vendors for a fee of $30. Booths for independent sales reps will be assigned and approved on a first come basis. Join us for the Arts in the Park event and you will eliminate any worries about advertising, permits, parking or space. […]

My Heroes A Civil War Poem honoring the Grand Army of the Republic By Miss Ethal Gammon I’ve been reading today of some heroes true Of Sherman and Grant and Sheridan too, And their fame is ringing throughout the land, And we’re bringing flowers with loving hand And fair gleaming monuments point to the sky, […]

ANSWER: Unfortunately, Sun Spots has little skill when it comes to cutting window shades, so she’ll stick to writing. But that’s also why Sun Spots keeps her Rolodex. Here are a couple local businesses that offer such a service: Gamache & Lessard Window Decorators located at 995 Center St. in Auburn has an in-house workroom […]