Also, a question. Is it safe to run a humidifier without water in it? Thank you for your anticipated response. — Sue in Auburn. ANSWER: You need to check the manual that came with the humidifier to see what it says, if anything, about running the humidifier without water. There are two opinions: yes it’s […]

ANSWER: Have you heard of the Uptown Cruizahs Car Club? They meet at Tractor Supply on Route 26 in Oxford on Mondays from 6-8 p.m., weather permitting. The next cruise night is tonight. The club says to “bring the whole family and enjoy good food, fine music by Red Wing, and take a stroll down […]

ANSWER: A Zumba Gold class sponsored by Oxford Recreation will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 1, at the Station House Community Center, Oxford. Cost is $1 for residents and $3 for nonresidents. For more information, call Kelli at 207-754-9411. DEAR SUN SPOTS: You have been asked about knitting and sewing groups. Whether you […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Blood donors are needed. A Red Cross / Raysup Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26, Gray. The American Red Cross plays a critical role in our nation’s health care system, processing about 40 percent of the blood supply. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am writing to you because you are the most helpful source of information available to us who need help. We are lucky to have you! At this time, I am in need of loose-leaf binders and plastic insert pages for collectors’ items. These are for residents of assisted living homes where […]

RESPONSE: The Federal Trade Commission has a Do Not Call List, which makes it easier for you to stop getting telemarketing calls you do not want. You can register online at www.donotcall.gov or by phone at 1-888-382-1222 from the telephone number you wish to register. Registration is free. You can also remove yourself from mailing […]

ANSWER:  Jason Long, a longtime social studies teacher at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in Paris, has been appointed by the RSU 10 board as assistant principal at Dirigo High and Middle schools in Dixfield. Jeff Turnbull, who previously taught in RSU 10, was appointed half-time athletic director for both schools. DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does […]

The reservation for the side room is in Leanne Nelson’s name. People will be responsible for their own order off the menu, which can be seen at the restaurant web site: gridironrestaurant.com. Anyone interested in discovering what the NFB is doing at the local and federal level is invited to attend the meeting. Any questions […]

For more information about the Woman’s Literary Union, visit its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/womansliteraryunion/. DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please convey my thanks to the Auburn Shaws customer who turned in my tax refund check that I dropped there just after lunch time on May 19. She saved me the major hassle of getting the government to […]

ANSWER: Contact Representative Lloyd “Skip” Herrick, R-Paris, at his home phone 207-514-0414 or by email at skip.herrick@legislature.maine.gov. You can also leave a message for him on the State House message phone at 1-800-423-2900. Herrick represents District 73 which includes Buckfield, Hebron and Paris. The state of Maine has detailed information available online about how a […]