ANSWER: The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay opened on April 15 and remain opens daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 31. After that, they offer a special treat Thursdays through Sundays (except for Thanksgiving Day) from 4 to 9 p.m. beginning Nov. 18 and through Dec. 31, when visitors can come […]

ANSWER: You are correct that the information regarding health inspections is available to the public. Once upon a time, a person had to physically go to the city hall to retrieve those records, but that all changed in 2014 when the city council decided to make those inspection records available online, which you can review […]

Chores start at 9 a.m. and last until 3 p.m. Limited space is available for the public and pre-registration is required at friendsoftheshakers.org. Please check in at the table located under the tent for your work assignment. All tools will be supplied, but if you have a favorite pair of work gloves, feel free to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Good morning. In today’s paper, May 11, No Name from Norway listed that she had an assortment of craft supplies to give away. The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine is located in Norway and would be very interested in her beads, fabric and other items. We have a sewing group that […]

ANSWER: There are a number of wonderful seamstresses in the area. Here are just a few to start your search: Veronica’s Creations in Greene can be reached by calling (207) 946-2123 or 514-6820. You can also email Veronica at [email protected]. Cecile Giguere of Lewiston also offers clothing alteration services, and you can reach her by […]

So, each year on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the country collect non-perishable food donations from our customers. These donations go directly to local food pantries to provide for families in our own community in need of help. Last year, on this one day over 71 million pounds of food were collected nationally. Over […]

ANSWER: Depending on the type of fabric and the type of dye you are trying to set, you have options. Soaking certain fabrics, like silks, wool or synthetic materials which are dyed with acid dyes in a solution of one cup of vinegar and one-quarter cup of salt in a gallon of cold water can […]

ANSWER: Thank you for asking, it’s always a good idea when you’re unsure of whether something could be a scam to check into it further. Sun Spots recommends calling the police department before handing over your cash if you have any such concerns in the future. This instance, however, is legit. The former Lewiston police […]

ANSWER: You’re very welcome. Sun Spots is sure someone will appreciate your generous offer. DEAR SUN SPOTS: As the spring temperatures slowly rise, people may be thinking about participating in a road race this year. There are many to choose from, as the interest in running continues to grow. If anyone would like to get […]

There was also a big boulder that had a shelf carved on one side of it, about a foot long. Everybody used to say it was carved by Indians. Who knows if it was true or not, I can’t say so or verify. As for the pigs mentioned in the follow-up Sun Spots column published […]