100 Years Ago: 1921 William Turgeon, the Auburn aviator, has dismantled his airplane and housed it for the winter. The horse-drawn plane, minus wings, attracted considerable attention as it was towed from the flying field in the rear of the City Barn to the winter hangar on Turner Street. “Bill” thinks he will remain in […]

100 Years Ago: 1921 Auburn firemen held a rehearsal Monday evening for their annual entertainment, to be given at the Firemen’s Ball Thanksgiving eve in Auburn Hall. The engine house resounded with the catchy tunes and many gathered outside to listen to the impromptu concert. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Bids were opened this afternoon at […]

100 Years Ago: 1921 The Woman’s Mission Circle of the Elm Street Universalist Church, Auburn will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Lydia Bickford, 96 High Street. The watchword will be “Peace.” 50 Years Ago: 1971 Mechanic Falls will have one of the largest and most modern mobile home parks in this area of the state, […]

100 Years Ago: 1921 Miss Helen Wardell of Bates college will speak at a supper at the Athletic Club of the YWCA Blue Triangle, Tuesday evening at 6:30 o’clock, on her experiences in South Africa. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The Bales College Needle Club is meeting at the Alumni House, 31 Frye Street, Lewiston Wednesday […]

100 Years Ago: 1921 William Ernest Young and Miss Helen Edna Murray, both of Lewiston, were winners again in their class prize speaking contest, Saturday afternoon. These two students won the prizes of their class last year as well. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Mrs. Gary Cadman is general chairman of the Holiday Fair being held […]

100 Years Ago: 1921 The first evening grosbeak of the season was reported seen by Miss Grace Lunt on Nov. 8. Five visited Dr. and Mrs. C.E. Norton’s garden, and Sunday, a whole flock was seen by Dr. H.H. Britain. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Tours of the new YWCA building at 130 East Avenue, Lewiston […]

100 Years Ago: 1921 The new electric advertising sign that has been placed on the building at the corner of Main and Chapel Streets is one of the most attractive in the city – made so by its simplicity. It is in the form of a star, the edges outlined by electric lights and in […]

100 Years Ago: 1921 The National Guard and its place in the military policy of the country was the subject of a recent talk by Capt. Daniel S. Dexter before the Bates College Military Science Club. 50 Years Ago: 1971 On Sunday evening Les Marchands and Les Marchandes de Bonheur will present a concert at […]

100 Years Ago: 1921 The appeal by the Lewiston and Auburn Red Cross chapter for partly worn clothing and garments that can be remodeled has met a ready response and a good supply has already been received, all of which can be put to excellent use. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Members of the Pitch-In 4 […]

100 Years Ago: 1921 The Twin City Radio Club will meet Nov. 16 at Jordan High School. Everybody is invited. There will be a display of various radio apparatus thru the arrangement with the manufactures. 50 Years Ago: 1971 SUGAR AND SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE will go to the delectable goodies being prepared by Mrs. George […]