Looking Back on November 19, 2009

100 years ago, 1909

Turner is to have a new industry, which although not very extensive will make itself known by force of the merit of its products. Nicola Talarico will engage shortly in the manufacture of Italian cheese and will also carry a line of canned fruits and vegetables in the new store which is being opened near the bridge in the old Palmer and Davis market. So far as known, there is no other place in this part of the state where this variety of cheese is made.

50 years ago, 1959

Candyland, a new retail store, will open today at 1047 Sabattus St. An expansion of the Lou-Rod Candy Co., more retail outlets and enlargement of the wholesale candy business also are planned. The firm is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Roger Stearns of Auburn, and Lucien Hamann is wholesale production manager. Hand-dipped needhams, chocolates and other candies and nuts are featured.

25 years ago, 1984

Another attempt is being made to start a chapter of the Guardian Angels in Lewiston-Auburn, according to the New England director of the citizens protection group.

Donnie Fisher of Brockton, Mass., said he will be in Auburn Saturday to conduct a training workshop for those interested in joining the Angels patrol.

Fisher was in the Twin Cities Sunday to assess the mood of the community and said he thinks there is "a definite need" for Angels patrols.