100 years ago, 1909

Police Matron Mrs. Kate Tracy says that she is able to use a large amount of cast off clothing which can be fixed over for children. When school begins there is a greater demand for clothing where during the summer the children get along quite well.

50 years ago, 1959

A new low retail price on regular grade gasoline was posted yesterday at most Main Street, Lewiston, filling stations, matching the price posted last week at several Auburn stations.

The new posted price for regular gasoline at most stations is 25.9 cents a gallon. A few stations are selling at 26.9 cents.

Some time ago a Center Street station posted a price of 25.5 cents, and two other Auburn stations have been selling regular grade gasoline for some time at 25.9 cents.

25 years ago, 1984

Auburn Water and Sewer Districts Director Earle Tarr will seek estimates on painting Auburn’s 482 fire hydrants.

District trustees Wednesday gave Tarr permission to seek cost estimates and check with Welfare Director Deborah Gimmig to determine if citizens participating in the work-for-welfare program could do the work.

Tarr told Water District trustees his staff has not had time to tackle the job.

“The way it is now the work just isn’t getting done.” Tarr said. The hydrants were sandblasted last year and should be painted with wire brushes before long.