ANSWER: The annual Great Falls Balloon Festival takes place Aug. 19 through 21 this year, and as long as the person who you are trying to surprise is not afraid of heights, then an early morning or evening  balloon ride soaring above the Twin Cities could be a fantastic experience. Tickets are available for five […]

There is booth space available for artists, crafters, antique dealers, florists and home-based vendors for a fee of $30. Booths for independent sales reps will be assigned and approved on a first come basis. Join us for the Arts in the Park event and you will eliminate any worries about advertising, permits, parking or space. […]

My Heroes A Civil War Poem honoring the Grand Army of the Republic By Miss Ethal Gammon I’ve been reading today of some heroes true Of Sherman and Grant and Sheridan too, And their fame is ringing throughout the land, And we’re bringing flowers with loving hand And fair gleaming monuments point to the sky, […]

ANSWER: Unfortunately, Sun Spots has little skill when it comes to cutting window shades, so she’ll stick to writing. But that’s also why Sun Spots keeps her Rolodex. Here are a couple local businesses that offer such a service: Gamache & Lessard Window Decorators located at 995 Center St. in Auburn has an in-house workroom […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: With Memorial Day upon us, I was wondering if you had a recipe for cleaning headstones in the cemetery? — No Name, No Town. ANSWER: Headstones can become covered in everything from dirt, mold and moss to bird droppings and salt deposits. Despite their often polished look, gravestones are also made of […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for all the information you provide to us. Do you know why the weather articles on the back page of the first section in the paper have recently changed? I’ve noticed that the format is different and the national weather for prominent cities is no longer displayed. I really miss […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Livermore Falls Women’s Club will be holding an Indoor Yard Sale on June 18 at the Livermore Community Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is a fundraiser to help support the many charities that this organization supports. We are looking for individuals or organizations who would in interested […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I had two dozen lady slipper flowers that bloomed every spring under the trees in my back yard. Last year and this year so far, there have been no lady slipper plants at all. I have not changed anything in their environment. Also, many perennials have grown leaves, but no blossoms. I […]

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 […]