As there is no longer any public access for boating or swimming on the pond, Sun Spots should file a retraction removing No Name Pond from that list. — Claude, Lewiston. ANSWER: Consider it done. It’s too bad that some people disrespected the property and generosity of the landowners, resulting in lost access for all […]

ANSWER: As of right now, the Rollerdrome in Auburn is up and running on its summer schedule until Labor Day, which means they’ll be open evenings throughout the summer months. The popular roller skating rink has been family owned and operated for more than 60 years.  DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to sell a fur […]

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 […]