ANSWER: Woodlands Senior Living of Lewiston, LLC has an official mailing address of 141 West River Road, Suite 300, Waterville, Maine 04901. Jill Sirois, director of professional services for the organization, can be reached at 207-872-8992. In a press release, Woodlands stated: “The specialized care facility, now under construction at 45 Mollison Way in Lewiston, […]

Additional information about becoming a volunteer, a sponsor, or a vendor for this year’s festival, along with how to purchase a balloon ride, and other useful information can be found on our website at http://GreatFallsBalloonFestival.org. DEAR SUN SPOTS: Love your column very much. I would like to know if you have a name and phone […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: First, I want to thank you for the answer to my request about the magnetic gloves to ease arthritic pain. I knew if anybody could find out, you could. Now I have another request. Some time ago you listed some people who pick up leftover garage sale items. Could you please print […]

ANSWER: Yes, at the Maine Environmental Depot (207-786-7390) at the Lewiston Solid Waste facility, 424 River Road in Lewiston. The organization states: “Do not crush smoke detectors. Each smoke detector is $5 for disposal. “Although it is legal to dispose of your ionization detector in the trash, we encourage you to return the product back […]

ANSWER: The 26th annual Open Farm Day will be Sunday, July 26, with over 85 Maine farms open to the public. Open Farm Day is an annual family adventure in which farms throughout all 16 counties open their gates to offer the public an opportunity to learn about the business of agriculture. Many farms will […]

HELLO SUN SPOTS: The Auburn Public Library is preparing a grant application to bring a NASA-based exhibit to the Library next year, “From Our Town to Outer Space.” In order to apply for the grant we need to plan a number of programs. One idea that we have is to look back on our area’s […]

ANSWER: Sun Spots contacted Robert Stalford at Lewiston’s Solid Waste Facility and learned that Grimmel Industries, 50 River Road in Lewiston is the place to bring your old lawnmower. Sun Spots called Grimmel at 207-784-6754 and learned that there is no charge to dispose of your scrap metal there, including lawnmowers. DEAR SUN SPOTS: Years […]

ANSWER: Thank you for asking. The Humane Society of the United States says: “Birds should not be offered many of the foods humans eat. Bread (fresh or stale): provides no real nutritional value for birds; moldy bread can harm birds. Chocolate: toxic to birds, just as it is to dogs and cats (it contains theobromine); […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am hoping you can help me. I would like to contact the woman in Lovell who just sold her inn with an essay. I had this idea a few years ago to sell my house, but don’t know where to start. I appreciate any help you can give me. — No […]

ANSWER: The Franco Center will host a special one-day trip to Castine to see a faithful reproduction of La Fayette’s ship, Hermione, on Wednesday, July 15. The tour bus will leave the Franco Center at 6:45 a.m. Coffee and breakfast snacks will be provided in the Heritage Hall starting at 6 a.m. The cost is […]