DEAR SUN SPOTS: 3 large “yellow” cucumbers, 2 bay leaves, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 small hot red pepper, 1 2/3 cups vinegar, 1 piece horseradish root, 1/3 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, sprig of dill, 1 tablespoon white mustard seed. Method: Peel cucumbers, cut them in half, lengthwise and remove seeds. Cut these halves into […]

ANSWER: This is a common practice in museums and historic houses as a way to protect a valuable source of income. The McLaughlin Garden photography policy is available on its website. It states: • Families taking informal photos may use the garden for photography free of charge (staying on the paths, not standing on benches […]

ANSWER: On Saturday, Aug. 1, we published a follow-up story, written by Sun Journal reporter Scott Thistle, titled “Saddleback extends deadline.” It can be read online at http://tinyurl.com/oce73t8. The Sun Journal plans to follow up again on Wednesday, the date of their new deadline to see what has developed. DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a […]

Regarding the request from the North Turner Presbyterian Church for a supplier of biodegradable take out containers: We at Goodman Wiper and Paper, 120 Mill St., Auburn, 207-784-5779, have many sizes in stock. We stock environmentally friendly cutlery as well. — J. Goodman. Also, a friend of Sun Spots on Facebook commented that she has […]

The following negatives are available: Edward Little High School class of 1941 negatives of photos taken in 1976,1986, and 1989; ELHS class of 1942 (unknown year photo was taken, but most likely in the ’90s); ELHS class of 1946 negatives of photos taken in 1991,1994,1976, 2001; Lewiston High School class of 1953 (taken in unknown […]

We need, however, to stop using styrofoam to-go containers and are hoping there might be a local business that offers the new cardboard kind. We don’t like using the styrofoam because of obvious environmental concerns. If anyone has any information, we would truly appreciate having it. Hope to see everyone at the barbecue! Thanks very […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: A few years ago you got permission to print a potato salad recipe from “Cooking Down East” by Marjorie Standish. Can you please reprint it? Thanks! — No Name, Auburn. ANSWER: Here it is. Can’t wait to try it. Best Potato Salad Pare and cook eight medium potatoes. Drain and cool enough […]

ANSWER: Let us know if you are contacted by someone who does this type of work. Good luck with your project! DEAR SUN SPOTS: On July 24, 2015, wholesale oil was $1.655 per gallon and gas was $1.852 per gallon. The retail price that day was $2.689 for gas and $1.899 for oil. Could Sun […]

ANSWER: Sun Spots called a few local farms and did not find any that are selling native all-white corn, which is known as silver corn. Perhaps some of our readers know where it can be bought locally and will write in to let us know. Good luck! HI SUN SPOTS: We read all the information […]

Yes, there’s a lot of “rescuing” going on here, which brings us to this question: Do any of your NEIGHborly readers (we ponies can be punny!) have any winter blankets (for both miniature and full-size horses), fly masks, equine boots, saddle pads, breast plates, saddles, bridles, reins, wagon wheels, manure rakes, etc., that they can’t […]