Finding closure amid the Lincoln Flea Market

The Lincoln Flea Market has been an institution here nearly every year since 1977, and for organiz-er Jill Sallin, it was a tough one this year.

Sitting under a canopy in 90-degree weather Thursday afternoon, July 14, Jill watched as vendors began to arrive and set up for the weekend. "It's getting more popular for people to come in Thursday instead of Friday morning," she said, adding one vendor...