ANSWER: Berkley Hobart, unofficial Greene historian, is the source of this story. He was interviewed for a Sun Journal story in 1997 at which time Jody Goodwin wrote: “One of Hobart’s favorite stories concerns a train that disappeared in Mine Meadows, south of what is now Sullivan Road. It seems that a train with several cars was traveling through when the entire thing, including the tracks it traveled on, simply vanished. The area where it disappeared was known to have quicksand and residents still believe that train lies under Mine Meadows. Attempts to locate the locomotive in the Meadow have been unsuccessful, but it never was found anywhere else.”

If you look at a Google map for Sullivan Road in Greene and look at the satellite photo, the railroad track is visible as is the bog. Do any Sun Spots readers know any more about this legendary train that disappeared?

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Has Bates College had their student garage sale yet? — Bargain Shopper.

ANSWER: The annual Clean Sweep will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 20, at the Underhill Arena, 145 Russell St. in Lewiston. Information provided by Bates College states: “As students pack up to leave Bates at the end of the school year, they donate to Clean Sweep all kinds of possessions still in good working order — clothing, electronics and toys, household goods and small furnishings, bikes and books, sporting goods and more. Faculty, staff and the college itself also donate items. Last year’s event at Bates raised nearly $22,000, which was divided among 12 local nonprofit organizations.” For more information, call 207-786-6464.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there a group/volunteers that can help a vet? My son after 10 years in the army and over two years in Iraq has a list of injuries both mentally and physically. He has a home and could use help doing repairs, stack wood and yard work. He is too proud to ask for help. Thank you for your help. I have always received a great response from my questions. — No Name, No Town.

ANSWER: There are multiple community clinics in the Veterans Affairs Maine Healthcare System including one in Rumford and one in Lewiston. Call 207-330-2700 for more information. One of the services listed in their long A to Z list of services offered is caregiver support which states: “Whether you and the Veteran you care for could use some help at home or you just need someone to listen, we’re here to support you.” That program’s phone number is 1-855-260-3274. Another program is for homeless veterans; call 1-877-424-3838. There are many more programs and you can learn about all of them by calling 207-623-8411 and explaining the situation. Good luck.

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