DEAR SUN SPOTS: Like so many, we very much enjoy your column. Would you be willing to print this, please? We are participating in a festival in Portland with an old-fashioned photo arcade where children and adults wear costumes and can have their pictures taken. We are trying to find fun (even ugly!) bridal gowns […]
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Gaming Board oversees casino jackpots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a question about the Oxford casino opening this week. Since slot machines pay a percentage of what they take in, is it safe to assume that no machine will pay out its “jackpot” until it has been played awhile? How will a machine be able to pay a jackpot if […]
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Meaning of ‘blue moon’ old, varied
DEAR SUN SPOTS: What is a blue moon? — J.G., Leeds ANSWER: According to Wikipedia, there are several explanations, but the most widely accepted is actually due to a mistaken interpretation of the Farmers’ Almanac. In explaining the term blue moon, Wikipedia begins with astronomy: “Most years have twelve full moons that occur approximately monthly. […]
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Help with Chick-A-Dee gift certificates
DEAR SUN SPOTS: As you probably know, the Chick-A-Dee restaurant in Turner has closed. I have a $30 gift certificate for it. Could you let me know who I could contact about redeeming it? Thank you. — Webster, Turner ANSWER: Sun Spots was about to answer and tell Webster he was out of luck when […]
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Reader seeks 1960s-era poodle skirt
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for a 1960s-style poodle skirt, size 10 to 12. I can alter it. Thank you. — Katy, 993-2432 DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am cleaning out my sewing room and have yards and yards of fabric, mostly polyester, would like to donate to a school or nonprofit group that works […]
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Smoking offends outdoor eater
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Over the past month I have enjoyed trips to two outdoor restaurants. At both locations I encountered people smoking cigarettes. I found this to be disgusting. At one place it was while we were in line for food. At another it was someone sitting at the picnic table next to us while […]
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Oodles of Mags charging reader monthly
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have been trying to contact Oodles of Mags because of a recurring charge on my debit card of $24.95. When I call, all I get are recorded messages. In order to cancel, I have to give my phone number to identify my membership. The recording says the number is incorrect, and […]
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GrubEx, Sluggo have different purposes
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In the May 13 Sun Journal, Jody Goodwin recommended using GrubEx for hostas. I purchased a bag, but it is hard to determine the usage as they have ratios for lawn use. I have two areas, approximately 6-by-6 foot area and also a 2-by-2 foot area to treat. I wonder if Jody […]
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Tennis balls can be bad for dogs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I read your May 22 column about what to do with extra tennis balls and must comment. A tennis ball should never be given to a dog. If the fuzz from these balls in ingested it can cause serious problems. This fuzz can be absorbed in the stomach but doesn’t digest and […]
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Bangor Stoneware Co. operated from 1880 to 1917
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found a ceramic jug about 30 years ago. On the jug it has a “2” on it and underneath that it says Bangor Stoneware Co., Bangor, Maine. Do you have any information on this jug and the company? Thank you. — D.N., Lewiston ANSWER: Sun Spots looked online and found the […]