100 years ago, 1913
Lewiston and Auburn hardly appreciate what importance they have taken in the scientific world the past few weeks. Here have gathered several well-known entomologists for the study of the brown tail moth flights, with a view to testing the merits of the moth traps which have been installed in Auburn. The first flights of moths was July 12. Usually, the flights have continued for two or three nights. This year, they have run uninterrupted up to and including Monday night, ten full days, and while they show some signs of diminution, the indications are that there will be flights for the rest of the week. There are 45 traps under electric lights in Auburn.

50 years ago, 1963
Bates College is considering a longer academic year to allow students to earn their degrees in three instead of four years. The proposed change was made by Dr. Charles F. Phillips in his annual president’s report for 1962-63. Under the proposal, students would attend classes from early September to late June, about seven weeks more than the present school year. This, he said would allow Bates to graduate about a third more students without increasing the number actually on campus at one time.

25 years ago, 1988
Lewiston police are warning people to lock their bicycles and avoid leaving them unattended, as a wave of thefts have left many cyclists without wheels. Lewiston police Captain Edward Carpenter III said that a total of 96 bicycle thefts have been reported in 1988. From the period of June 22 to July 21 alone, 29 bikes have been reported missing. Thus far, July averages one bicycle theft a day. Auburn experienced fewer thefts, reporting 19 thefts since June 1, and a yearly total thus far of 43.