100 Years Ago: 1921 Cosmos Guild will hold its annual outing tomorrow afternoon at Lake Grove. All members are being urged to attend. They will take the 3 o’clock Lake Grove car from the head of the street. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The city’s municipal beach at East Auburn was open over the weekend but […]

100 Years Ago: 1921 Remnants of the Memorial Day decorations that once adorned the Honor Roll before the former city building in Auburn were removed yesterday. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Richard E. Babb, who for several years has been the director of elementary education in Auburn public schools, was elevated Wednesday night by the Auburn […]

100 Years Ago: 1921 The Girls Outing Club of Edward Little High entertained the boys yesterday afternoon at Taylor Pond. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Maine dedicated its new $4.8 million cultural building Wednesday. Gov. Curtis said it would provide Maine people with an understanding of the state’s heritage. “Our future rests on the foundation of […]

100 Years Ago: 1921 The members of Auburn Art and Literature enjoyed an outing Thursday at Mrs. John G. Coburn’s summer cottage on the west shore of  Lake Auburn. The party left town about 10:30 by motor and a picnic lunch was enjoyed at noon. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Mrs. Harcourt Rousseau, director of volunteer […]

100 Years Ago: 1921 The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the High Street Methodist Church entertained “Mother’s Jewels”, the junior society, in the vestry Thursday afternoon. A fine program and games were in order, and refreshments were served. A large number of parents and children were present. Mrs. A.E. Chitenden is president of the society. […]

100 Years Ago: 1921 Many local typists gathered at the Maine School of Commerce rooms in Auburn Wednesday to witness the remarkable performance of Howard G. Pfrommer, “speed king” of the typewriter. Mr. Pfrommer demonstrated that the typewriter is easily one of the greatest assets to business men that has ever been invented. The dexterity […]

100 Years Ago: 1921 The Hotel Cortland, Auburn, will open its newly renovated dining rooms to the public on Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs. N.M. Garnett will personally conduct their dining room business serving meals on the European and American plan. Quality food with clean surroundings will be the word. 50 Years Ago: 1971 A […]

100 Years Ago: 1921 Harry L. Plummer of Lewiston, who spent the holiday at New Meadows, confirms the current report here that the road to Orrs Island is now in excellent condition. This road has been a nightmare of motorists for several years. Mr. Plummer and his wife covered the trip to the island for […]

100 Years Ago: 1921 The Spofford Literary Club of Bates College held its regular Tuesday meeting in Libby Forum this week. A report from the treasurer on the results of the Spofford Night program gave the members some basis for feeling a better financial security, and in the moments of optimism which followed plans were […]

100 Years Ago: 1921 Uncle Tom’s Cabin continues to be the best seller in our midst. It is computed that no less than six families here in the Corners alone possess this book. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Members of the Twixters Club of the YWCA will hold their annual meeting at 6:30 pm on Thursday, […]