100 years ago, 1916
A checker tournament, open to all Androscoggin County players, will be held at the Lewiston Chamber of Commerce rooms, Friday evening. A big entry list has already been secured but those who are behind the event hope to see a big field of dark horses. “There can be no doubt that the popularity of the game of draughts is increasing,” said Walter E. Snell in discussing the coming tournament, “for club, city, and county matches are being held everywhere, with father and son competing in a keen spirit of rivalry.”

50 years ago, 1966
Before the Auburn Superintending School Committee submitted its budget to the City Council earlier this month, it had already used a red pencil to a considerable extent slicing $105,875 from requested maintenance and capital outlay items. Included in the budget presentation approved by the ASSC is a listing showing requests for such items, ranging from grounds development, through athletic facilities to roof maintenance.

25 years ago, 1991
Husson College has joined the ranks of those considering a move to downtown Lewiston, Mayor James P. Howaniec said Tuesday. He said the Bangor-based college is planning an expansion, and is considering opening a branch in this city’s downtown. “I have met with the president of the college,” Howaniec said. “It is still fairly preliminary, but obviously we are going to make a strenuous effort to have them locate here. In conjunction with other projects being considered in the downtown area, Husson would have a significant impact on the downtown.”

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