Read more about Dec. 20, 1947, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 The D. of P. of Mechanic Falls will have a degree team rehearsal Thursday evening, followed by a Christmas tree. Every member is requested to attend and bring a gift costing not over 25 cents. 50 Years Ago: 1972 An inspection […]
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News and information about the 17th anniversary of the Sun Journal.
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Looking Back on Dec. 19: ‘Chief, firemen escape as 4-alarm fire wrecks Miller Storage plant’
Read more about Dec. 19 1945, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 There will be a Community Christmas tree at Cumston Hall Saturday night. The cantata, “Cradle of Bethlehem,” will be given. The committee in charge is Dr. Fred Chenery, Jr., Miss Grace Clough and Mrs. Margaret Smith. 50 Years Ago: 1972 (from […]
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For 175 years, the Sun Journal has published from the heart of Lewiston
We take a look back at the newspaper’s various locations downtown in the wake of its first move in nearly a century.
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Looking Back on Dec. 16: ‘Lewiston girl hurt when car turns turtle’
Read more about Dec. 16, 1922, in the SunJournal.com archives. ‘100 Years Ago: 1922 The Christmas Social of the Be-Square and Daggett clubs will be held at the Blue Triangle on Thursday at 8 o’clock. Every member is asked to come in costume as this will be a Children’s party and to bring a 10-cent […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 15: ‘Unwanted birthday drink gets Bickford into trouble’
Read more about Dec. 15, 1947, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 Many Lewiston businessmen are behind a plan to close side street hills at certain hours of the day to give the kids a chance to coast without the danger of being run into. It is impossible as long as a “Kid […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 14: ‘Wicked, police chief terms Auburn Hall dance’
Read more about Dec. 14, 1922, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 “Collars make dainty Christmas gifts, and there are linds for every neckline, square, round V-shaped, and one new piece of neckwear has not only a collar, but a vestee attached to it. 50 Years Ago: 1972 If there are any old […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 13: ‘Tremendous explosion, furious fire rip through Libbey Mill’
Read more about Dec. 13, 1972, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 Auburn pedestrians using Goff Hill are grateful for a liberal sprinkling of sand on the sidewalks. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Today marks the 25th birthday of the Maine Turnpike and the 100-mile pike is doing record business. Executive Director Frank A. […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 12: ‘Maine superhighway open tomorrow’
Read more about Dec. 12, 1947, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 The trolley wire on the Portland-Lewiston Interurban line broke at Danville late last night causing some delay in traffic. Cold weather causing the wire to contract is said to have been responsible for the break. Temperature was the lowest so far […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 10: ‘Two arrested after fight over pooch;
Read more about Dec. 10, 1997, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 Among those leaving today to attend the meeting of the Maine State Grange are Mrs. Charles E. Jackson, Greene, Androscoggin Grange; Mrs. Nellie Hascall, Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Roakes, Mrs. W. G Durgin, Lake View; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Boothby and […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 9: ‘Sentenced to 18 months, escapes with 4 in jail’
Read more about Dec. 9, 1922, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 The Ladies Society of Grace Lutheran Church will have a sale at the Schiller Hall Saturday evening beginning at 7 o’clock. A musical entertainment will be given at 8 o’clock. 50 Years Ago: 1972 The hard-working singing members of the Washburn […]