Next, I know I read somewhere about a new law that took effect this year regarding pedestrians having the right of way if obviously making an attempt to cross a road. Does this law just apply to people in crosswalks? I must cross my road, on which few obey the 35 mph speed limit, twice […]
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Leery of organization’s donation request
DEAR SUN SPOTS: To the lady who wanted to renew her government ID card. There is, or was, a place in Augusta. It’s at the airport, but there is a small PX store and some other military things there. I think it’s the National Guard that’s there. After age 75, you can have your ID […]
More disappearing trains: Fact or fiction?
Also, I was told of another accident from an old timer from South Paris. It involved an interurban electric train, which ran between South Paris and Norway across a bog in north Norway. This train ran off the track and into the bog. I tramped the bog years ago and did not see any evidence […]
Readers seek Kane Brown CD, adult writing class
RESPONSE: Sun Spots searched three local stores and did not find that CD available for purchase. Let’s hope a reader can help you in your quest to fulfill someone’s Christmas wish. If you knew whether the recipient had a digital music playing device you could give an iTunes card so the recipient could download the […]
Reader wonders about Mark Trail comics
ANSWER: From a press release: “Created by artist and naturalist Ed Dodd, Mark Trail was an environmentalist before it was fashionable to be one. His mission has always been that of preserving the American wilderness, water and wildlife for future generations. The strip was drawn by Jack Elrod from 1978 until his retirement in March […]
Reader seeks eye witness to Dec. 1 Lewiston accident
GOOD MORNING SUN SPOTS: In regard to C.G. in Lewiston asking about the mini horse corral on Riverside Drive in Auburn, I remember that and still think of it when I drive by. I also remember a car drove into the house on the other side of the street coming over the hill toward Auburn. […]
CD of children singing benefits Play Museum
The CDs are available for $10 at several area businesses: Food City and the Wilton Hardware Store, both in Wilton, at the Bookseller’s (Devaney Doak + Garrett) and the Better Living Center in Farmington. Or purchase a CD directly from Lori Lewis at 207-645-3945 for $13 to cover shipping and handling. GOOD MORNING SUN SPOTS: […]
Veteran seeks help with home repairs
Now for me. All I need is your knowledge. I see all the places that claim to be doing things for the veterans, veterans’ families, and the veterans organizations. What you donate to them, where does it go? I have been trying for years to get some financial help from all the veteran places that […]
History of Old Bloody Hill Road in Lewiston uncovered
“For four generations the Field family has lived at the foot of Bloody Hill. The original barn built by Henry Field, a homesteader who came from Boston in the middle of the last century, still stands. The ruins of a sawmill sit beside a stagnant pond in a nearby field. “A modern, brown-shingled ranch house […]
Lemon cheesecake recipe, meet your guardian angel class
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I saw a recipe for lemon cheesecake in the paper. I put it in a “safe place” — I just don’t know which safe place. The cheesecake had an animal cracker crust. Can you repeat the recipe for me? Also, Jay adult school is offering a class on how to connect with […]