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 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Whatever happened to Larry Wilcox of CHiPS? I’ve been watching these programs on ME and noticed someone replaced him. Thanks for a really great and informative column. — Heather Rose, Norway. ANSWER: According to the Internet Movie Database, Larry Wilcox co-starred with Erik Estrada for five years on CHiPS, playing the role […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In a recent paper, I read where someone was having a craft/vendor fair at the Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston. I don’t remember if it was June or July, and now I can’t find it again. They were advertising tables and booths for rent. Could you use your excellent sleuthing skills and […]