ANSWER: Sun Spots called a few local farms and did not find any that are selling native all-white corn, which is known as silver corn. Perhaps some of our readers know where it can be bought locally and will write in to let us know. Good luck! HI SUN SPOTS: We read all the information […]

Yes, there’s a lot of “rescuing” going on here, which brings us to this question: Do any of your NEIGHborly readers (we ponies can be punny!) have any winter blankets (for both miniature and full-size horses), fly masks, equine boots, saddle pads, breast plates, saddles, bridles, reins, wagon wheels, manure rakes, etc., that they can’t […]

ANSWER: Sun Spots recently published information about the Fresh Air program. For more information, contact Katrina Cash-Staley at 207-583-7609 or visit www.freshair.org/. DEAR SUN SPOTS: You have had readers write in and ask for help regarding health insurance as they find the forms to fill out and even where to go and ask questions daunting. […]

ANSWER: There are several nonprofit organizations that accept new toiletry items including: Safe Voices, 484 Main St., Lewiston, 207-782-1785; Tree Street Youth, 144 Howe St., Lewiston, 207-577-6386; Trinity Jubilee Center, 247 Bates St., Lewiston, 207-782-5700; Arbor House, CMMC, Main St., Lewiston, 207-795-2691; The Root Cellar, 89 Birch St., Lewiston, 207-782-3659; New Beginnings Community Services, 245 […]

ANSWER: Cindy Lewis is the person who made the quinoa bread on that show. Sun Spots is waiting for a response from the show for the recipe. In the meantime, you can try this similar recipe. Yeast-Free Quinoa Bread 2 cups toasted quinoa flour1 cup sorghum flour1 cup tapioca starch2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking […]

ANSWER: Sun Spots spoke to staff at two local businesses that both sell stepping stones made from natural stone. Both sell products that are sold by the pallet, by the pound or individually, but you need to visit the stores to see if the stones you want can be purchased individually. Visit Gagne & Son […]

ANSWER: Woodlands Senior Living of Lewiston, LLC has an official mailing address of 141 West River Road, Suite 300, Waterville, Maine 04901. Jill Sirois, director of professional services for the organization, can be reached at 207-872-8992. In a press release, Woodlands stated: “The specialized care facility, now under construction at 45 Mollison Way in Lewiston, […]

Additional information about becoming a volunteer, a sponsor, or a vendor for this year’s festival, along with how to purchase a balloon ride, and other useful information can be found on our website at http://GreatFallsBalloonFestival.org. DEAR SUN SPOTS: Love your column very much. I would like to know if you have a name and phone […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: First, I want to thank you for the answer to my request about the magnetic gloves to ease arthritic pain. I knew if anybody could find out, you could. Now I have another request. Some time ago you listed some people who pick up leftover garage sale items. Could you please print […]

ANSWER: Yes, at the Maine Environmental Depot (207-786-7390) at the Lewiston Solid Waste facility, 424 River Road in Lewiston. The organization states: “Do not crush smoke detectors. Each smoke detector is $5 for disposal. “Although it is legal to dispose of your ionization detector in the trash, we encourage you to return the product back […]