100 years ago, 1916
A barrel of Wolf River apples from Dr. Twitchell’s farm in Monmouth was received at Olfene’s market in Auburn yesterday that counted only 146 for the barrel. These apples were not only large but handsomely colored. The doctor had ten barrels of these apples from his orchard.

50 years ago, 1966
(Editorial) The multi-million dollar plan to build a road to go around the congested traffic areas in Auburn, cross the Androscoggin River on a new bridge, and swing around to the Lewiston interchange of the Maine turnpike beyond the present areas of heavy traffic, is an ambitious one. At the same time, it offers a long range solution to the in-town traffic congestion which is becoming increasingly serious in Auburn and Lewiston. There is bound to be difference of opinion as to where a circumferential highway should be located.

25 years ago, 1991
With field games and a hot dog roast, Lake Street School in Auburn celebrated its “adoption” by Austin Associates on Wednesday morning, bringing to about 10 the number of such business-education partnerships in the Twin Cities. Employees of the certified public accounting firm view the new relationship as an opportunity for community involvement. Staff and parents see it as an infusion of much-needed “people power” and other resources at the Goff Hill elementary school. And although some of the youngsters are a bit hazy about what the partnership concept means, they gave the kickoff rave reviews.

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