We are looking for individuals, neighborhoods and nonprofit groups to participate. There is also space available for artists, crafters, home-based vendors, businesses, florists, or anyone with a product to sell. ?By joining in on the Community Indoor Sale, you can eliminate any worries about rain, advertising, permits, parking or space. We will take care of […]

ANSWER: Come on readers, let’s put those rings back on Betty’s fingers. Best of luck to you, Betty. DEAR SUN SPOTS: Many thanks for all you do. It’s been decades since I first registered to vote in Maine and would like to find out which party I registered under. Any idea where I can locate […]

ANSWER: There are a lot of websites and apps available to solve Sudoku puzzles. One website allows you to enter in the numbers by cell and get hints, check your answer, or solve the whole puzzle. Try www.sudoku-solutions.com. DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to know how to look up arrest logs from law enforcement […]

ANSWER: Sun Spots reached out to the Donald Trump campaign, but received no answer regarding his intentions of opening a campaign office anywhere in Maine. Sun Spots also contacted a grassroots organization called “Maine for Trump 2016” on Facebook, and they said they are unsure of his future plans regarding opening an office in the […]

ANSWER: Have you considered making the switch from electric heating pads to a more natural product? At just about any local craft show or store that features locally made products, you can find rice- or corn-filled heating pads in a variety of sizes that can be used for pain management by placing them either in […]

ANSWER: Bonnie Dwyer, aka The Quilt Whisperer, is a member of the Professional Association of Appraisers – Quilted Textiles, and a passionate expert on all things quilt-related. Dwyer lives in Manchester and travels across the country to share her knowledge (and her collection) with other quilters. You can reach her by calling (207) 622-6202 or […]

The remaining gowns were divided between several high schools to distribute to students unable to attend the Gown Giveaway. With our collection of gowns depleted, we are now accepting new or cleaned prom gowns for our 3rd Annual Fairy Godmother Prom Gown Giveaway. Gowns and accessories may be dropped off at the following locations: Maine Gourmet Chocolates, 170 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for your very interesting and informative column. It is a great service to the community. Does the City of Auburn have any plans to repair the horrendous condition of the northern end of Park Avenue. The southern end has been redone and is fine. Park Avenue is a well-traveled street, […]

ANSWER: The Lewiston-Auburn area has a couple great choices for breweries that you can visit. Gritty McDuff’s is located at 68 Main St. in Auburn. It offers handcrafted ales and traditional pub fare. Baxter Brewing Company is located in Bates Mill in Lewiston and features an in-house retail shop and tap room. A short drive […]

ANSWER: According to the Food and Drug Administration and groups like Oceana, an international nonprofit organization studying our oceans, mislabeling of seafood is a widespread and serious problem. In 2013, an Oceana study found that 33 percent of fish tested were mislabeled. With about 1,700 species of fish and shellfish on the market, it is […]