DEAR SUN SPOTS: Merry Christmas everyone! I am part of a group of people that tries to ensure that all local kids in Canton have a Merry Christmas no matter how much the household budget prohibits it.

We call ourselves the Canton Angels. We are looking for any help the community can offer us from your time to your generous gift. The leading Angel contact person is Faith Campbell, 531 Turner St., Canton ME 04221 or 207-754-0832.

Because I have more time than money, I try to do my part in volunteering by donning a bright red suit and shivering in the intersection in the center of town, waving and seeking donations.

Last year I changed my strategy to include attending private functions, daycares, etc. As the cold gets to me easier now, I am looking for people who have a need for Santa at their function this Christmas season. I will do this in the local area (20-mile radius) for a donation to the Canton Angels. Santa’s booking agent, Chris Dailey, can be reached at 207-597-2261.

I started playing this role when I was 18 and have done it ever since, the difference being I don’t have to wear the white whiskers anymore. Thank you.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Would you please put your best sleuth hat on for my request? I am trying to find out what the requirements were for obtaining a regular driving license during the late 1940s and early ’50s. I have told my children that I received my license when I was 14. I hope I haven’t been lying to them. Thank you. Sincerely, Bitsy I. in Dixfield.

ANSWER: Although Sun Spots uncovered some interesting information about the history of the Maine driver’s license, no evidence was uncovered to support your claim.

Sun Spots did run across a mention of “hardship” permits/licenses that were given out to teens as young as 14. Hardship could simply refer to the fact that your family needed your part-time income and thus you needed to be able to drive yourself to and from work.

Let’s hope a reader has some information to share with us about this. Thanks for sending in your question.

HI SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for a person, or people, actually. Over the summer while going to yard sales in the Lewiston-Auburn area in May of 2015, I came across an old shoebox of personal letters between friends during the years of 1968-1969.

I’m currently transcribing the letters that I have and turning them into a historical fiction novel, but would love to gain permission from the authors of these letters, and maybe meet them personally.

If possible, I would also like to interview them and ask some questions to gain more insight into their lives during the end of the Vietnam War era.

The two people I am most interested in talking with are Thomas Donald Norris and Sue (Cami) Bradberry. Tim Schade and James Junget are another two people I am also interested in talking with if they are available.

Most of these letters are based out of California, but since the letters were purchased in the local area I’m hoping at least one of these people is available. I’m currently a college student in Ohio and would not be able to meet in person at this time, so email or phone would be best. — Amber Lauze at ambyref@yahoo.com or 207-740-7290.

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