DEAR SUN SPOTS: With Memorial Day upon us, I was wondering if you had a recipe for cleaning headstones in the cemetery? — No Name, No Town. ANSWER: Headstones can become covered in everything from dirt, mold and moss to bird droppings and salt deposits. Despite their often polished look, gravestones are also made of […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for all the information you provide to us. Do you know why the weather articles on the back page of the first section in the paper have recently changed? I’ve noticed that the format is different and the national weather for prominent cities is no longer displayed. I really miss […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Livermore Falls Women’s Club will be holding an Indoor Yard Sale on June 18 at the Livermore Community Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is a fundraiser to help support the many charities that this organization supports. We are looking for individuals or organizations who would in interested […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I had two dozen lady slipper flowers that bloomed every spring under the trees in my back yard. Last year and this year so far, there have been no lady slipper plants at all. I have not changed anything in their environment. Also, many perennials have grown leaves, but no blossoms. I […]

ANSWER: Long before there were words in film, there was music (silent movies were never really silent). When it’s done right, music should enhance the overall viewing experience rather than detract from it. The best placed music will add to the mood of the show and you likely won’t even notice it’s there. There are […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Why is Auburn not having a clean-up week this year? — No Name, Auburn. ANSWER: Auburn announced earlier this spring that it would not host the Spring Clean-Up Program and gave residents a list of options for how to rid themselves of their unwanted household items, bulky and hazardous waste. The Spring […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: As we were putting up American flags on about 43 mail boxes on Old Webster Road, most people were very appreciative of our efforts. One homeowner came out and gave us a $20 donation. This was such a surprise to us, as we didn’t expect it to happen, but it did and […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: What is the difference between brown eggs and white eggs? My father didn’t like the white ones. Thanks. — No Name, Peru. ANSWER: The difference between white and brown eggs is about the same as the difference between blue and brown eyes. It’s all about genetics. The taste shouldn’t really be affected, […]

ANSWER: Maine Open Lighthouse Day is on Saturday, Sept. 10, this year, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard, the Maine Office of Tourism and the American Lighthouse Foundation, features more than two dozen of Maine’s 65-plus lighthouses, but that list updates each year and the names of […]

ANSWER: The most important step to keeping the sweat off your deviled eggs when they’re in the fridge happens before you even put them in there. Make sure to completely cool your eggs before refrigerating them. Chill your hard boiled eggs prior to even stuffing them. When you put the eggs away, it’s also helpful […]