100 Years Ago: 1921 Roads in the outlying districts, and many streets in the suburban districts of both cities are rapidly becoming almost impassable for automobiles which sink nearly hub-deep in mud and water. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The Taylor Pond Yacht Club members and their guests held a square dance Saturday evening at the […]

100 Years Ago: 1921 Directors of the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, at their meeting Thursday afternoon, took no action on the question of daylight saving, nor will they do so, it was announced, at any later date. 50 Years Ago: 1971 “In Your Easter Bonnet With All the Frills Upon It” will be the theme […]

100 Years Ago: 1921 A very successful apron and food sale was held at the Novelty Cloak Store yesterday by the Nurses Social Club for the benefit of the C.M.G. Hospital. The committee for the sale were Mrs. Merton Warren, chairman, assisted by Mrs. Robert Curran and Miss Matilda Alexander. Members of the Alumnae assisted […]

100 Years Ago: 1921 There was a large attendance of the young ladies of the domestic science class in Auburn at the electrical display given at the Auburn Chamber of Commerce rooms yesterday morning. This was followed in the afternoon by another large attendance of housewives of Auburn and Lewiston. This included an external and […]

100 Years Ago: 1921 There will be an orchard pruning demonstration at the farm of Eddie Timberlake, Livermore on Thursday. County Agent Atherton will be present. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Mrs. Robert W. Pitman will speak on the topic “Pages from the Library” when the Auburn Art Club meets Monday at the Kate J. Anthony […]

100 Years Ago: 1921 The minstrel show recently given by the pupils of the Junior High School in Mexico under the direction of Miss Nan McDonald was a decided success and reflects much credit to the capable and zealous work of the instructor. The young people gave their performance to a packed house. The costumes […]

100 Years Ago: 1921 The Iocal Sweet Corn Growers’ Association will hold an all day’s meeting at Canton grange hall, Thursday commencing at 10 am. A picnic dinner will be served. The State Secretary of the Association, C.H. Crawford of Augusta, will be present. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The Lewiston Model Cities Committee last night […]

100 Years Ago The Willing Workers No. 4 met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Daisy Ashton, Sabattus with 8 members present. The day was spent in sewing. The mystery box went to Mrs. Ethel Brackett. The next meeting will be held Mar. 30, with Miss Hazel Janes, Webster Street, Lewiston. 50 Years Ago: […]

100 Years Ago: 1921 The Auburn street department had its sprinklers out for the first time yesterday. Goff Street was thoroughly swept and sprinkled, greatly improving conditions. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The local Altrusa Club will sponsor an April Fool’s Card Party on March 31 at the First Universalist Church, Elm Street, Auburn, at 7:30 […]

100 Years Ago: 1921 The first luncheon in connection with the two days’ campaign of the Young Women’s Christian Association to raise $12,000 for the annual budget will be held at the YWCA building on Pine Street, at noon today. Mrs. A.E. Chittendon, chairman, will preside, and Miss Alice Louise Brown, the new general secretary […]