ANSWER: Long before there were words in film, there was music (silent movies were never really silent). When it’s done right, music should enhance the overall viewing experience rather than detract from it. The best placed music will add to the mood of the show and you likely won’t even notice it’s there. There are […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Why is Auburn not having a clean-up week this year? — No Name, Auburn. ANSWER: Auburn announced earlier this spring that it would not host the Spring Clean-Up Program and gave residents a list of options for how to rid themselves of their unwanted household items, bulky and hazardous waste. The Spring […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: As we were putting up American flags on about 43 mail boxes on Old Webster Road, most people were very appreciative of our efforts. One homeowner came out and gave us a $20 donation. This was such a surprise to us, as we didn’t expect it to happen, but it did and […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: What is the difference between brown eggs and white eggs? My father didn’t like the white ones. Thanks. — No Name, Peru. ANSWER: The difference between white and brown eggs is about the same as the difference between blue and brown eyes. It’s all about genetics. The taste shouldn’t really be affected, […]

ANSWER: Maine Open Lighthouse Day is on Saturday, Sept. 10, this year, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard, the Maine Office of Tourism and the American Lighthouse Foundation, features more than two dozen of Maine’s 65-plus lighthouses, but that list updates each year and the names of […]

ANSWER: The most important step to keeping the sweat off your deviled eggs when they’re in the fridge happens before you even put them in there. Make sure to completely cool your eggs before refrigerating them. Chill your hard boiled eggs prior to even stuffing them. When you put the eggs away, it’s also helpful […]

ANSWER: The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay opened on April 15 and remain opens daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 31. After that, they offer a special treat Thursdays through Sundays (except for Thanksgiving Day) from 4 to 9 p.m. beginning Nov. 18 and through Dec. 31, when visitors can come […]

ANSWER: You are correct that the information regarding health inspections is available to the public. Once upon a time, a person had to physically go to the city hall to retrieve those records, but that all changed in 2014 when the city council decided to make those inspection records available online, which you can review […]

Chores start at 9 a.m. and last until 3 p.m. Limited space is available for the public and pre-registration is required at friendsoftheshakers.org. Please check in at the table located under the tent for your work assignment. All tools will be supplied, but if you have a favorite pair of work gloves, feel free to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Good morning. In today’s paper, May 11, No Name from Norway listed that she had an assortment of craft supplies to give away. The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine is located in Norway and would be very interested in her beads, fabric and other items. We have a sewing group that […]