My husband registered for the draft during the Vietnam War. Fortunately, he wasn’t called, but later went on to serve his country for 20 years. Ali is no hero. —Kate, Livermore ANSWER: Thank you to your husband, and to all other veterans, for his/their service, bravery and loyalty. There will never be enough words, or […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would appreciate it if you could ask Channel 8 why they report on the weather news that Berlin, N.H., and Bethel, Maine, have the same temperature 100 percent of the time? I live in Bethel, so I know this is erroneous. — No Name, Bethel. ANSWER: Sun Spots reached out to […]

ANSWER: Sun Spots just loves sharing good news, and the latest on Crescent Beach is that it has reopened for the 2016 season. Crescent Beach, located on Taylor Pond in Auburn (on Chicoine Avenue, which is off Hotel Road), has been a favorite swimming and recreation spot in the region for decades and was missed […]

ANSWER: Muhammad Ali cited religious reasons for declining to serve in 1967 when the Army came calling via the draft, and for that highly publicized act, he initially received a sentence for five years in prison, a $10,000 fine and a three-year ban from boxing. You, or anyone else, could have also expected to receive […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: What does O. J. in O.J. Simpson’s name stand for? Thank you. — No Name, Waterford.   ANSWER: , who was born Orenthal James Simpson, played football in college for the USC Trojans (where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1968), and later in the NFL as a running back for the […]

ANSWER: Draperies and curtains are relatively simple for a good seamstress. You’d want to discuss your fabric choice with whoever you contact for the project to make sure their machines are heavy-duty enough for the material you choose. Here are a couple of local seamstresses you might consider: Veronica’s Creations in Greene can be reached […]

ANSWER: Yard sale season is upon us and that might be the perfect way to find yourself an old 8-track player, but they’re also available on websites like Craigslist or eBay — often for a pretty penny since they’re considered “vintage” or for collectors. You might also check with some local flea markets like The […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a gift card from Paradise Salon and Spa in Auburn. Would you know if they moved to another location? Thank you for your help.— D.B., Lisbon. ANSWER: Paradise Salon and Spa has closed for good. The stylists who used to work there have moved over to Urban Edge Hair Studio […]

Also, I wear a size 3.5 to 4 shoe and most stores only carry size 6 and up. I end up shopping in the children’s department, and the shoes I do purchase are not wide enough until I can stretch them. So, I go through a few months of squished toes. Thank you. — Debra, […]

ANSWER: Plastic milk jugs are, in fact, made of the same recyclable plastic as used in redeemable water and juice jugs and are essentially exactly the same, aside from what kind of liquid is put in them. These milk jugs are not, however, a part of the container deposit legislation in Maine. There are 10 […]