Robert Cloud Jr. of Bryant Pond, who correctly identified the covered bridge in Newry, which spans the Sunday River. Robert said he once worked for Sunday River Ski Area and brought many visitors to the bridge for moose tours, outdoor adventures and wedding ceremonies that took place on the bridge. Built in 1872, the structure is named the Artist’s Bridge because of its reputation as being the most photographed and painted of the covered bridges in Maine. Using an 87-foot Paddleford truss construction, the bridge was closed to motorized traffic in 1958 when a new bridge was built downstream. It is located about 4 miles northwest of North Bethel.
David Tedford of Poland was the only person to correctly identify one of the benches and light poles in Depot Square Transportation Center in Mechanic Falls, though he called it Dana Lee Park. There is a rock with a plaque to honor the service of former town manager Dana Lee and because of the plaque,many people refer to the park as the Dana Lee Park. According to Town Manager John Hawley, the official name is still Depot Square Transportation Center.
Laura Brown of Poland Spring was chosen in a random drawing as the winner of a $10 Dunkin’ Donuts gift card. She stated that the mystery photo was taken at the Maine State Building in Poland Spring of the beautiful skylight that is on the top of the building.“I have grown up in that building since a year-and-one-half old. I have been giving tours for years.”The building was built in 1893 for the Columbian Exposition in Chicago as the state’s entry. In 1894, it was dismantled, each piece marked and put onto a 16-car freight train and brought to Danville Junction. From there, itwas put on horse and wagon and brought to Poland Spring. It took three days to get from Chicago to Poland Spring.The building was a library and art gallery for the guests of the Poland Spring Resort. It now serves as a museum, art gallery and gift shop for the Poland Spring Preservation Society.
