100 years ago, 1911

After considerable delay, the contract for the construction of the new science hall at Bates college has been awarded to the F. A. Rumery Company of Portland and work will begin at once, it is understood. The building is to be a four story structure, rectangular in shape and will be of brick with stone trimmings. Its cost will be $50,000. Henry D. Whitfield of New York City is the architect. The cornerstone was laid Commencement Day.

50 years ago, 1961

Two members of the Traffic and Planning Division of the State Highway Department are conducting a traffic count at the intersections of the Randall Road and Old Greene Road on Sabattus Street.

The count is the result of a petition signed by more than 200 persons living in the Thorne’s Corner area who feel that the hill near the intersection is traffic hazard. The hill obstructs the view of persons driving cars toward Lewiston. Randall and Old Greene Roads are directly beyond this hill and with the view obstructed, a chance of accidents is increased.

25 years ago, 1986

Dave White scattered seven hits and Ed Parainen snapped a 2-2 deadlock with a two-run double in the sixth inning as the Auburn Knights clinched the Pine Tree League baseball championship with a 6-3 victory over Sabattus Thursday evening.

The win was Auburn’s third in a row in the best-of-five championship series against Sabattus. Sabattus was the regular-season champ.