100 Years Ago: 1921

Tourmalines to the estimated value of over $200 were stolen from the H.U. Greenlaw Mine at Mt. Apatite last Sunday, and as yet no trace of the guilty person or persons has been found.

50 Years Ago: 1971

Serving as young models for the fashion show held last night at the Sacred Heart Parish were Cathy Piffath, Schoela Saremi, Daniel Philbrick, Anita Willett, Steve Rabasco, Sandy LeClair, and Robert Guimond. The fashion show was in conjunction with a card party sponsored by the Committee assisting Sacred Heart School (CASH). Ron Dennis of Robert Hall’s Lewiston store which furnished the fashions for all ages show, was commentator.

25 Years Ago: 1996

The Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce and Bates College will host a reception on Saturday to honor local businesses who support the performing arts. Joining them will be L/A Arts, Maine Music Society, the Public Theatre and Community Little Theater, who will express their appreciation to these business contributors. Chamber President Chip Morrison noted that when he moved to Auburn 20 years ago, this area was characterized as a cultural wasteland. “Today, nothing could be further from the truth. Lewiston is ranked in the 300 best small arts towns in America. Now we have a choice of cultural events to attend and sometimes we don’t have time to do them all.” The reception will be held at the Muskie Archives from 6-7:30 pm.

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