DEAR SUN SPOTS: Yesterday a man with a green tractor removed the snow from around our mailbox on Route 124 in Minot. I would like to say thank you! That was a very nice thing to do. — No name, Minot. DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is a big thank you to whoever plowed out the […]

ANSWER: Because of some of the extra-technical expertise involved with player pianos, it was difficult to locate someone with that specialty. It is also difficult to know whether typical piano services would be appropriate without knowing the nature of the repair, so Sun Spots has compiled a list of local piano service companies for you […]

ANSWER: Despite a wider acceptance of marijuana use in our culture, there is still a lot of concern about the unregulated potency of marijuana products and what constitutes overuse and abuse of the drug. Long-term effects have been studied for many years, and according to the National Institutes of Health, marijuana use may have a […]

ANSWER: Snow globes are so lovely and often quite sentimental. It is a shame when they get damaged, especially because it is difficult to find a local repair person. You may, however, be able to fix the water in your snow globe yourself. Older snow globes are filled with distilled water which can grow murky […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am writing to see if the city of Lewiston can do anything about the tractor-trailers that nearly block Challenger Drive on a nightly basis. These drivers have decided that the street is a good place to park and sleep for the night, probably because there’s a cul-de-sac at the end making […]

ANSWER: Everyone receiving Social Security will receive a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) that will begin in January of 2017. Cost of living is measured by the Consumer Price Index and was adjusted up 0.3 percent for 2017. Where the issue lies is that most Social Security beneficiaries have their Medicare premiums deducted from their Social Security […]

Here in Maine, AMC works hard all year round to support a variety of conservation and environmental policy issues both in Augusta and at the federal level in D.C. We advocate on behalf of all of our members with recreation access as our primary lens. If you love to hike, paddle, ski, camp or just love […]

ANSWER: According to an article in the March 2016 issue of More magazine, Moynahan says that her son has two loving parents and that their blended family has no drama. To find this issue of More magazine and read this article, you can request it from your local public library. DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there anywhere in the Lewiston/Auburn area that provides fencing lessons? — No name, Lewiston. ANSWER: You are right to seek out lessons from an expert because, while there are DVDs and even free online tutorials, getting the proper footing, positions and moves is very important for your success and your safety.  […]

About a year ago, I experienced a similar good deed at the Hannaford in Auburn when a lovely older couple ahead of me paid my grocery bill, and last winter, two gallant gentlemen sprang from their vehicles to push mine out of a snowbank. Wonderful people as well! I am grateful for the opportunity to […]