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 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for large metal coffee tins. I use these to make crafts and would appreciate any that people can give me. Please call me at (207) 998-2974 if you have coffee tins you’d like to get rid of. Thank you Sun Spots for all your help. Thank you. — Lynn, […]

ANSWER: There are a few companies that offer on-site shredding in the L/A area. Among them are: Security Shredding, Inc. and Re-Harvest, Inc., based out of Portland, does document shredding in the L/A area and then they recycle the paper. You can reach them by calling (207) 946-2319. Records Management Center brings their mobile shredding […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I believe Lewiston once had trolleys, when and how did it come to an end? I definitely remember a train station in Danville, we used to go there to greet relatives coming for a visit. Just curious of its history. Lastly, you had a recent letter about opossums. Growing up in Lewiston […]