ANSWER: The City of Lewiston Code of Ordinances is online at http://www.lewistonmaine.gov/index.aspx?NID=114/. “The copy is provided for information only. Every effort is made to ensure its accuracy. Sec. 14-41. Disposal of excrement. All manure and other excrement shall be disposed of in such a manner so as to prevent it from becoming a public nuisance or […]

Learn more about Tabers at www.tabersgolf.com/. DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Sumner Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be holding a yard/bake/plant sale at the Sumner Fire Department on Rte. 219 in Sumner, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Saturday, June 6. We are looking for donations in the form of baked goods, plants (house or garden), and other gently […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thought your readers might like to know that “The Ronald McDonald House” in Portland collects can tabs. Should any of your readers want to contribute tabs, I take mine to Portland each December and would be happy to take theirs. — Mary Ann Norcross at 207-783-6651. RESPONSE: More information about the Ronald […]

I cannot find my instructions now. Does anyone have this pattern to share with me? I’d so much appreciate it since I’m going to be a great-grandmother soon. Thank you in advance. Call 207-225-3109. — Linda in Turner. ANSWER: Have you checked at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store (http://www.joann.com/) and Hobby Lobby (http://shop.hobbylobby.com/), both in […]

She later married Jack Anderson and had three more children, Horace, Gladys, and Walter and they lived in Dallas Plantation (Rangeley). Her children from this marriage are buried in Rangeley and Phillips and it was thought that she was buried in Phillips but that is not the case. There is a connection to Turner as […]

Also the Canton Parks and Trails committee will hold its annual perennial plant sale from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at the Canton Heritage Garden on Rt. 108. This is your opportunity to buy healthy, reasonably priced, locally grown perennial plants (and some houseplants) while supporting the maintenance of the Town Heritage Garden and […]

I also have a question for Sun Spots in regards to the “TV Watchers Guide” that appears in the last section of the Sun Journal. Eight channels are listed. The seventh channel is listed as MNT. My channel lineup, supplied by Time Warner Cable, has a list of over 200 channels and I cannot locate […]

ANSWER: Call R. S. Osgood & Sons at 207-645-4934 or 800-287-4934; Farmington Farmers Union at 207-778-4520; and Brady’s Snowmobile/ATV & Power Equipment at 207-778-6563. www.rsosgood.com www.facebook.com/pages/Farmington-Farmers-Union/302846681100 www.facebook.com/pages/Bradys-Snowmobile-ATV-and-Power-Equipment/188500354496194 Some of these businesses offer in-home repair service. Perhaps our readers can supply additional sources. DEAR SUN SPOTS: Sun Spots has been very helpful in the past and […]

We are in need of clean baby food jars, small plastic containers with lids (example: yogurt, margarine) or other containers, sewing supplies, paper towel tubes, wallpaper books, yarn, office supplies, buttons, craft items, wood pieces, and pencils, to name just a few items. If you are a business and are planning to downsize or go […]

ANSWER: In addition to readers who write in with sources, Sun Spots knows that Kate’s Homemade Butter is available in many grocery stores. Visit http://www.kateshomemadebutter.com/ to learn more. Axis Natural Foods in Auburn sells organic butters. Visit http://www.axisnaturalfoods.com/ to learn more. Another place to try is Harvest Hill Farms in Mechanic Falls; visit http://www.harvesthillfarms.com/. Other […]