Dear Sun Spots: I am wondering if you or any of your readers have any information relating to the former Lewiston, Maine, hockey team called the Maine Nordiques? I have the basic information about when they were in existence and the statistics, but I am looking for some more specific information. Does anyone know who owned the team? Does anyone have any Maine Nordiques memorabilia, such as programs, jerseys, even tickets from a game or know where some may be? I am also looking for some other items such as season ticket-holders list or photos from any games at the Central Maine Youth Center. Thank you. I can be reached at 1027 S. University Blvd., Denver, Colorado 80209 (soon to be Maine again) 303-883-0496 or via e-mail at AKSASS@AOL.COM. – Aaron Sasseville, Denver, Colo.
Answer: In addition to responses from readers, you might want to check out http://www.chinet.com/~faustus/quebec/minor.html for more information on the Nordiques. Sun Spots also located an all time roster online at http://www.hockeydb.com. The direct link is http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/ttotdisplay.php3?tid=181.
You might also check in with the Androscoggin Historical Society at 2 Turner St. in Auburn, (207) 784-0586, which might have something in their archives. It’s open Wednesdays to Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m.
The Lewiston Public Library might also be a good resource for you. They can be reached at (207) 784-0135.
Dear Sun Spots: A craft fair will be held at the West Paris Grange Hall, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Crafts, white elephant items, plants, food and lunch items will be for sale. To reserve a table, please call (207) 674-3872. Tables are $5 each. Thank you. – Liona A. Blake, West Paris.
Dear Sun Spots: I was wondering if those people who receive flowers grown from bulbs like tulips, Easter lilies and others for Easter and throw them out after blooming might consider giving them to me. You can call me at (207) 783-6553 and ask for Joline. I will gladly pick them up and give them a nice place in my garden. Also, if anyone is interested in buying rhubarb plants, I will sell them a large clump for $5. One clump would make at least four to five plants. Please call me. – Joline C., Lewiston.
Dear Sun Spots: Can someone help me. I’m looking for a three-bedroom trailer on a piece of land to rent with an option to buy. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Please call (207) 784-8429 and ask for Claudette. Please call afternoons. – C.R., Lewiston.
Answer: In addition to responses from readers, you might want to consider placing a want ad in your local papers, grocery and other stores that allow such signs to be posted.
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