DEAR SUN SPOTS: Where can rhubarb be obtained locally to grow? I know the big box stores may carry it but it may not be zone appropriate. — Trudy, no town. ANSWER: Rhubarb is one of those plants that does well when it is split and replanted every so often. It is a fairly common […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The members of Mu Chapter, Alpha Psi State, Delta Kappa Gamma, cordially thank all educators, including all administrators and support staff, for their commitment to the young people in our community during Teacher Appreciation Week. Every day you face new challenges, which you meet with expertise and dedication. We appreciate all of […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Recently there was a writing about how to get rid of a wart. I lost the paper that told how to do it. Could you put it in the newspaper again? Thank you so much. — No name, Auburn. ANSWER: Sun Spots recommends speaking to a medical professional about health concerns. Sun […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have written to you and someone helped me. This time I am looking for help finding two of my Air Force buddies. We were stationed together in Thailand and Vietnam back in 1967. We were with the 635th Fighter Interception Squadron. It was a B 52 and KC 125 Base. I […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have been feeding my birds for about 10 years now. I’m on a tight budget and am hoping that one of your readers may have a bird house or bird feeder that they would be willing to part with for a little bit of money. I am willing to pick up, […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Quite often I see the term “theft by unauthorized taking” in the Androscoggin county indictments. Is that politically correct verbiage for stealing? Is there anytime when stealing is authorized? — Charles Bouchles, no town. ANSWER: Theft by unauthorized taking or transfer is the legal term. “A person is guilty of theft if […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is it true that Auburn levies a $1,000 fine for recycling? If so, shame on Auburn. Police can go through your trash to prosecute? — No name, Auburn. ANSWER: Trash pickup and recycling are offered by the City of Auburn free of charge with no penalties or fines for recycling or not […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In the Jay and Livermore Falls area we will hold our annual fundraiser Flowers for Food. This event helps raise funds for our local Food Cupboard, and also honors the memory of Marcel Castonguay. Freshly-cut daffodils from several large gardens will be available for a donation to the Tri-Town Food Cupboard. The […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am collecting items for the children of Haiti. I did it last year, and with everyone’s help I was able to collect 42 boxes. How great is that? I’m collecting school supplies and new summer clothing for boys and girls, ages 3 to 16. Also, toothbrushes, toothpaste, first aid, combs, hair […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I read in your column a letter from Wanda asking about military parachutes. My husband was in the Navy during WWII, assigned to aircraft carriers. He sent me a white silk parachute and a red one. I purchased some quilted material with tiny pink and blue flowers and my sister made the […]