

122 - The Past Times with April Richardson
Apr 25, 2025
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Nose Hooked by Fishing Hook
- A Rumford Falls contractor got his nose hooked by a fish hook on a bridge incident.
- The culprit was a small boy who disappeared, leaving the town curious about the motive.
Clown-Faced Unicyclist on Melrose
- A tattooed clown-face man riding a unicycle on Melrose irritated a local.
- The man tried to liven up the yawn-prone woman’s day by riding by with flair.
Women on Bikes Were Feared
- The 1894 editorial views women on bicycles as chaotic and dangerous.
- Men historically opposed women having bicycles and pockets due to fear of female independence.