100 Years Ago: 1920 New uniforms are being ordered for the Lewiston police department. Besides changes in minor details, the collar of the coat is to be cut on the military style, such as are on the present uniforms of the chief and captains. 50 Years Ago: 1970 Health Officer Shirley Schneider, R.N., said today […]

100 Years Ago: 1920 The roads around these cities are certainly in a fearful condition. The snow is by no means gone and slumps are at a light weight. In some places: they are positively dangerous. In the cities autos are running and the mud is flying. At times a lady has her Easter clothes […]

100 Years Ago: 1920 The first YMCA to be organized in a school institution strictly was formed in the high school here in February, by James G. Barnes and Roy C. Handley, county secretary of the association.The following officers were elected: Leader, Merle C. Jones, principal of the high school; pres. Henry Rawson; vice pres., […]

100 Years Ago: 1920 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Staples returned to Auburn, Saturday, from Boston, where they have been staying several days as guests of Mrs. F. E. Stanley of Newton. Staples gave an address, on newspapers before one of the leading Boston women’s clubs on Thursday afternoon. 50 Years Ago: 1970 The Dollars for Scholars’ program will sponsor […]

100 Years Ago: 1920 Will dancing at Bates College be permitted in the near future? This is a question that for some little time has been the foundation of much speculation and discussion within the academic halls, under the shadow of Mt. David. Many a time during the winter students have gathered in different rooms […]

100 Years Ago: 1920 A picnic luncheon will be held in the vestry of the  Congregational Church, Lewiston, Tuesday April 13 at one o’clock to which all ladies of the church are cordially invited to come. Those wishing to attend are asked to notify Mrs. George P. Emmons of 8 Howe Street, if possible on […]

100 Years Ago: 1920 The senior class of Stephens High School will have a social and dance at the school building Friday evening. Al Melanson’s Novelty orchestra will furnish music. The program will begin at 7.30. 50 Years Ago: 1970 Kora Temple’s 17th annual Shrine Circus will visit the Twin Cities next weekend, with performances […]

100 Years Ago: 1920 Col. Charles Osgood gave $20,000 worth of bonds to the Central Maine General Hospital Sunday as an ” Easter present.” It was the largest gift  ever received by the hospital and was appreciated at this time when increased costs of operations require more in the history of the institution. The gift was […]

100 Years Ago: 1920 The directors of both the Lewiston and the Auburn Chambers of Commerce will meet Monday afternoon, when it is  expected that the report of the committee to investigate possible means of daylight saving in the community will be accepted. 50 Years Ago: 1970 Final preparations are underway this week for the […]

100 Years Ago: 1920 The Girls’ Friendly club of the Sixth Street Church will  meet Monday evening with Miss Helen Moffitt. Mrs. Esther Freeman will assist in entertaining. 50 Years Ago: 1970 Harry W. Woodard Jr…executive director of the Auburn Housing Authority addressed the City Council last night and said the developer of the Squire […]