What is mental health? A dictionary definition of mental health is: a person’s condition with regard to their psychological, emotional and social well-being. Every living human being has mental health. It affects how we think, feel and act. It helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices. Mental health is important […]

ANSWER: Sheriff Gallant is currently out on a medical leave. DEAR SUN SPOTS: Love reading your column and the help you give. I have two $1 silver certificates stamped on the back with “Hawaii.” Both ends on the front are also stamped “Hawaii.” I also have a 1915 Indian head $2.50 gold piece in mint […]

ANSWER: Cote Bros. Sewing Machines in Turner does offer in-home service for special circumstances, but there is a cost associated with the door-to-door service. Cote Bros. is located at 293 Auburn Road in Turner, and you can reach them by phone by calling (207) 225-5920.  The gentleman to whom you are referring in Greene is […]

ANSWER: There are many flowers to choose from that need little or no deadheading. Petunias are known for not needing deadheading, and therefore are quite popular for hanging baskets, but you might want to experiment with the variety of petunia that suits your gardening style. Some need more frequent fertilizing and watering than others, for […]

ANSWER: Well Cynthia, you have really stumped Sun Spots, so maybe her readers can help. Unfortunately, there is nobody listed as offering this service in Sun Spots’ Rolodex, but perhaps there is a reader out there who enjoys tinkering and has some experience with the old-style manual typewriters you mention. Good luck, and Sun Spots […]

ANSWER: Having to commute through town each day en route to and from the office, Sun Spots understands your frustration. It will be interesting to see how construction will impact the flow of traffic. DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have had a garden all my life. We have canned the vegetables and frozen them. What is […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Good morning. A short time ago, I read a letter from a lady who was looking for history books for family member to read. I have some and would like to get them to her, however, I cannot find the letter. If the lady who wanted the books still wants them she […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please, I am looking for a telephone number for the American Diabetes Association. I called 411 for information, but the two phone numbers they gave me have both been discontinued — 342-2383 and 888-449-8057. I’m looking for a booklet on carbs. I’ve called every drug store and it’s unavailable. Thank you. — […]

Batchelder (many spelling variations) Stetson was a solider in the Revolutionary War, the Battle of Bennington. He settled in Greene in 1788 and in 1791 built the home I am restoring. His descendants continued in the home in which he was born, among them the president of the Androscoggin Grange and the Maine State Grange, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Garden Angel committee has begun meeting to begin the process for the 2016 program. The project began in 2012 with the goal of a Franklin County community project to help seniors, physically disabled, or low/fixed income people garden at their own home, apartment or nursing home so they could enjoy the […]