Dear Sun Spots: A few weeks ago, a gentleman came into the Mechanic Falls Library and donated a framed picture of the Poland Paper Mill to the Mechanic Falls Historical Society. We were remiss about getting his name and information, other than that the picture had been in his garage for 50 years! The Historical Society would like to thank him and also be able to document any information he has about the picture. Anyone who knows about this, please contact the Mechanic Falls Library at 207-345-9450 or Eriks Petersons 207-345-3134. Donations of historical interest are always welcome and may be left at the library at 15 Elm St. during open hours. To those who donate, thank you for preserving the history of Mechanic Falls, and don’t forget to leave your name. – Nancy Petersons, Mechanic Falls.

Dear Sun Spots: We recently purchased a Wii video game player. Unfortunately the demo disc which comes with the game can no longer be played. We get a message that says the disc cannot be read. We have tried cleaning and resurfacing the disc with no luck.

Efforts to locate the disc for a reasonable price have been futile. If anyone has one that they are not using we would be willing to pay a reasonable price for it. We really enjoy the games and levels on the disc. Thank you for your help.

You can reach us at [email protected] or at 268-4990. – No Name, No Town.

Answer: Sun Spots spoke with Game Stop Assistant Manager Josh Charest about your dilemma. The Nintendo Wii game system comes with a Wii Sports disc and if you are having trouble playing that, there may be something wrong with the system. If that is the case, Charest notes there is a free one year warranty through Nintendo. To reach their customer systems hot line for general troubleshooting questions or to set up a repair, call 1-800-255-3700. He reminds you that if anyone else tries to fix the system, it would void the warranty. Although you have tried cleaning and resurfacing, sometimes the disc will have a scratch that is too deep to repair or a scratch on top of the disc will prevent it from playing.

Also check out Game Stop in the Auburn Mall for used copies of Wii Sports. If customers have traded in this particular game, it will usually resell for around $5. Hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dear Sun Spots: Could you tell me the date that Guy Lombardo performed at the Rumford Armory? And also his last performance on New Year’s Eve in New York? Thank you. – D.F., Mexico.

Answer: The Guy Lombardo New Year’s Eve Party premiered at Roosevelt Grill in New York City on Dec. 31, 1929, and featured their signature rendition of the Robbie Burns classic, “Auld Lang Syne.” It was moved to New York’s prestigious Waldorf Astoria Hotel in 1966. It was broadcast over the radio until 1954, when more than 1.5 million viewers tuned in to see the first live telecast.

The New Year’s Eve party grew into the longest running annual special broadcast in radio history. It continued with Lombardo until 1976. Even after his death on Nov. 5, 1977, the band’s New Year’s specials continued to air two more years on CBS.

We were unable to find any reference to Guy Lombardo performing at the Rumford Armory. Dru Breton at the Rumford Historical Society does remember that he did perform there and says they will try to find the date in the archived copies of the TIMES, but without an approximate year, it may take some time. According to the Sun Journal archives, bandleader Guy Lombardo performed at the Lewiston Armory on Thursday, June 23, 1949, and Tuesday, July 25, 1950.

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