100 years ago, 1909

The town of Turner, known as one of the largest centers of apple raising in the State, will not put out nearly so large a crop of fruit this year as in former years. The reports received from the principal apple growers indicate that the crop this year has fallen off to quite an extent and that not over 4000 barrels will be shipped out of town. A. S. Ricker & Son of Ricker Hill, who are perhaps the largest apple growers, report that they will get not over 1000 barrels this fall. 

50 years ago, 1959

The Wilfred E. Dulac Jr. family of Lewiston, is well represented at Holy Family Parochial School.

Mrs. Dulac every school day sends eight youngsters to class and there is one in each grade. The roster runs like this: Donald, 6, Grade One; Richard, 7, Grade Two; Diane, 8, Grade Three; John Charles, 10, Grade Four; Albert, 11, Grade Five; Wilfred, 12, Grade Six; Raymond, 14, Grade Seven; and Norman, 15, Grade Eight.

Two other children, Julie, 19, and Connie, 19, have graduated.

And that’s not all. There are three prospective Holy Family students still at home. Not eligible yet are Roger, 4, Michael, 2, and little Paul, eight months.

25 years ago, 1984

Androscoggin Historical Society President Gordon Windle will speak at the YWCA Evergreen Club’s first meeting of the season Friday at the Kate J. Anthony House, Auburn.

Windle will discuss many aspects of local history, including the first railroads, schools and bridges. An Auburn native, he has been a member of the historical society since 1954.