DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking to borrow a black graduation gown for a September event. If you have one, please get in touch with me at rcm12@roadrunner. Thank you. — Claudette, Sabattus DEAR SUN SPOTS: It seems early to be talking about Christmas craft fairs, but I’m hoping to get an early start. I’m […]
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Maine one of the ‘oldest’ states
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I read that Maine has the lowest birth rate of any state. Can you verify this? Thank you in advance. — Hank, Poland ANSWER: Sun Spots didn’t find that exact statement in her online searches, but there is no doubt that Maine’s birth rate is low. At statehealthfacts.org, it says Maine had […]
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Old discs can be converted — for a price
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have two requests. You may separate them if you do not accept twofers. First, I have two Philips Norelco rotary-blade electric shavers. One is a three-head shaver; the other has two heads. I am having a problem with the two-head. I would like to return the two-head shaver to Philips Norelco […]
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Several selections for scissor sharpening
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a pair of old German scissors that need sharpening. Do you have the name of anyone who does this? You give great service in answering people’s questions. I, for one, thank you. — Dorothy, Auburn ANSWER: Sun Spots has the following options in her Rolodex: Mathieu Saw & Tool, 7 […]
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Butterfly fan offers tips on milkweed
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the person who was looking for a refrigerated truck to keep milkweed leaves fresh in order to feed Monarch butterfly caterpillars (June 4), she (and anyone else interested in raising Monarchs) might find it helpful to know that just putting stalks of milkweed leaves in containers of water will […]
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Costume jewelry hobbiest seeks help
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have recently unearthed a collection of costume jewelry of the gauche/gaudy variety — you know, the type with big multi-strands and screw-on/clip-on earrings. It’s a fun hobby. I am hoping Sun Spots and her readers can help me enjoy and extend my collection by providing the following information: * The location […]
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New ‘Doc Martin’ starts this month
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Would you be able to find out when MPBN Channel 10 plans to air Season 5 of “Doc Martin”? Online it indicates that it was to have begun in March 2012 in this country. Thank you. — No Name via email ANSWER: Sun Spots found the following blurb in the May 2012 […]
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Costumes sought for festival photos
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. […]