100 Years Ago: 1919 Gov. Milliken Saturday issued a proclamation designating Nov. 11, Armistice Day, as a public holiday. the proclamation is vouched in the following language: “In accordance with the request of the Legislature, expressed in a joint resolution adopted unanimously, I am very glad to urge upon the people of Maine the observance […]
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Looking Back on Nov. 7
100 Years Ago: 1919 The members of the Lewiston Chamber of Commerce are being canvassed for their views of daylight saving. This action has been taken by the Secretary in view of the bill which is to be presented at the special session of the Legislature providing for the adoption of the daylight saving plan […]
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Looking Back on Nov. 6
100 Years Ago: 1919 The Community Club Chorus will meet in the YWCA gymnasium at 48 Hampshire Street in Auburn this evening. A large attendance is expected as several important matters will come before the club. including the question of carrying the work for the winter and terms for the same. 50 Years Ago: 1969 […]
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Looking Back on Nov. 5
100 Years Ago: 1919 Today marks the seventh anniversary of the Barnstone Jewelry Co., whose fine service and wonderful growth caused it to be known as the most thoroughly modern jewelry store in the state. The store. which was formerly occupied by Fred Perry, jeweler has seen many changes. In the last seven years, many […]
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Looking Back on Nov. 4
100 Years Ago: 1919 The annual meeting of the North and West Auburn branch of the Red Cross will be held at North Auburn grange hall, on Saturday evening at 8 o’clock. Officers will be elected and committees appointed for the membership campaign of 1920. 50 Years Ago: 1969 At this morning’s reporting at Lewiston-Auburn […]
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Looking Back on Nov. 2
100 Years Ago: 1919 There will be regular services Sunday morning at the Methodist church in Rumford In the evening there will be a union meeting at which time Rev. E. G. Moor, National Superintendent or the Anti-Saloon, League will deliver a lecture. 50 Years Ago: 1969 The annual pre-Christmas fair was the main topic […]
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Looking Back on Nov. 1
100 Years Ago: 1919 Sergt. James L. Boyle of Waterville, State adjutant of the Maine branch of the American Legion has sent out a communication to all local posts suggesting that all posts co-operate with the local authorities and other agencies to the end that in each community in the United States, Tuesday, Nov. II. […]
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Something Stupid to play at Mixers
Dress up for Something Stupid at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Mixers in Sabattus for another Halloween weekend. Something Stupid is Maine’s premier dance band made up of four weirdos who love to entertain people, whether it be musically or by making fun of themselves. Each show features a mixture of unrehearsed comedy and […]
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Ruckus to play at Mixers
Cover band Ruckus will perform at Mixers on Friday, Nov. 1, for another Halloween weekend. Band members are Jay Johnson (vocals), Shad Lewis (drums), Bill Mckenna (guitar), and Dwayne Blake (bass). They play 80’s and 90’s rock, cover bands such as Tesla, Bon Jovi, Guns N Roses, AC/DC, Van Halen, Motley Crue, Poison, Kiss, Skid […]
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Shugah Kitty to play at Pedros
Shugah Kitty will play and acoustic show from 8-11 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, at Pedro O’Hara in Lewiston. Shugah Kitty plays your favorite music from the hair band era: Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Poison, Skid Row, Slaughter and more. Band members are Amanda Lynn Johnson (A.J. Foxy), Mike Dozois (Tommy Shocker), Mike Richards (Sticky Mitts), […]