100 years ago, 1913
Let everyone in Lewiston and Auburn walk down Lisbon Street tonight as far as the Novelty Cloak Store and see the new electric light and trolley pole, which is being installed there. A story goes with this new and improved form of lighting and it begins with a trip to the south by John T. McCarthy of the L.A. & W. St. R.R. Co. In Atlanta, Georgia, Mr. McCarthy saw the remarkable effect gained by the city of Atlanta in the street lighting along Peach Tree Avenue. He came home enthusiastic over the idea. He brought the matter before the Merchants Association. It seemed a good idea to him because to did away with all the crude and ugly wooden poles. The new design is a pole of iron, slender but strong, carrying on a curved arm four globes and also carrying the trolley wires. The electric road will pay for half if the city will light them. The poles carry the fire alarm and the United States letter boxes and the police signal system. The plan is to install them about 100 feet apart thus making an expense of about $10 for each 25 foot lot.

50 years ago, 1963
Judging of cattle and sheep and a colorful midway highlighted opening day at the Lewiston State Fair yesterday, and the events were witnessed by more than 10,000 persons, according to an estimate by Lewiston police. Adding to the attendance was the pleasant weather and a substantial increase was noticed from last year when opening day attendance was about 5,000.

25 years ago, 1988
The Tourism-Information-Promotions Committee of the Lewiston/Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce has announced plans for the publication of a new Quality of Life/Community Viewbook on Lewiston and Auburn. The four-color, 56-page promotional brochure will feature articles on local history, current lifestyles, economic climate and public facilities including recreation, education, government, health care and housing.