Read more about Jan. 24, 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Many farmers are harvesting ice in the North Auburn vicinity. There was no school Friday as the high winds made traveling dangerous. The men with their teams have been very busy trying to keep the roads passable. 50 Years Ago: 1973 […]
175th anniversary
News and information about the 17th anniversary of the Sun Journal.
Looking Back on Jan. 23: ‘Martel buys shoe factory to use with tire business’
Read more about Jan. 23, 1968, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The Ladies’ Circle of Stevens Mills Grange will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. H.W. Pride of 136 Pleasant Street, Auburn. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Lyndon Baines Johnson, whose presidency in the turbulent 60s launched the nation on a sweeping domestic reform […]
Looking Back on Jan. 21: ‘Lewiston boy, 5, falls through ice and drowns’
Read more about Jan. 21, 1958, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Mrs. George W. C. Studley of South Portland entertained the Modern History Club this week. The program was in charge of Miss Belle R. Tilton. It included a list of words and phrases often misused and mispronounced. Each member was required […]
Looking Back on Jan. 20: ‘ELHS issue tabled until budget time’
Read more about Jan. 20, 1948, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 An invitation to the “Y” Girls to a tobogganing party on Monday night has been received from Miss Ruth Healy. Any girl wishing to go is asked to leave her name at the Blue Triangle before Monday noon. The girls will […]
Looking Back on Jan. 19: ‘Selling liquor in Lewiston City Hall’
Read more about Jan. 19 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Never was snowshoeing so popular as it has been this winter. You catch the spirit of it right in the hearts of the city, at least Sunday mornings, for outgoing cars swarm with bright-eyed men and women in snow-shoeing regalia. Take […]
Looking Back on Jan. 18: ‘Accused of lasciviousness in speech’
Read more about Jan. 18, 1943, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Mrs. Horace E. Gibbs, 198 Granite Street, Auburn will entertain the Auburn Art Club Friday this week. The subject for the afternoon will be “Art.” Roll call will be answered by interesting newspaper items. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Lieut. Robert Holt […]
Looking Back on Jan. 17: ‘Mrs. Dunton gets the love bonds’
Read more about Jan. 17, 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The BPW members who enjoy whist met with Mrs. L.M. Lunt at her home on Sabattus Street Monday evening. Mrs. Lamson won the highest score. In two weeks the meeting is to be at the Greyloft. A regular class will be […]
Looking Back on Jan. 16: ‘Crews continue to gain’
Read more about Jan. 16, 1998, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Twenty tables of auction were enjoyed Monday afternoon at St. Margaret’s Guild of St. Michael’s parish. The high score was won by Mrs. Howard Mann and the consolation went to Mrs. Herbert R. Coffin. Refreshments were served on the small tables […]
Looking Back on Jan. 14: ‘Clinton OKs federal home’
Read more about Jan. 14, 1998, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Belfast has a new Business and Professional Women’s club organized on Tuesday night with the next meeting to be held. Jan. 16. A nominating committee has been appointed to select officers. The organizer was Miss G. Gertrude Veazie of Bangor. 50 […]
Looking Back on Jan. 13: ‘Approaching weather could cause new blackouts’
Read more about Jan. 13, 1998, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 There will be a snowshoe hike Sunday afternoon, weather permitting. The Y.W.C A. girls will take the 2 o’clock car to Lake Grove from where they will hike to a good place for a frankfort roast. Those who wish to go […]