100 years ago, 1909

The great provision store at 217-223 Main St., Lewiston, one of a chain of over 40 similar stores now in operation by The Mohican Co., will open to the public for business at 10 o’clock this morning with an extensive line of provisions of all kinds. The management of this new store promises goods of high quality at prices just above a living profit. The business will be conducted on a strictly cash basis; no orders will be solicited and no goods delivered.

50 years ago, 1959

Former English women now living in this community are forming a local chapter of the Trans-Atlantic Brides and Parents Association of London. Mrs. David C. Miller was hostess of a preliminary meeting recently at her home in Auburn. The association has chapters all over the world with monthly bulletins giving news of clubs everywhere.

25 years ago, 1984

Lewiston’s vacant Jordan School will be converted into 44 apartment units following the City Council’s decision Tuesday to award a contract to GAR Properties of Scarborough.

GAR was one of two firms to bid on the contract, which still must be ratified by the city’s Finance Committee.

The work will involve the installation of an elevator and handicap access, plus 22 one-bedroom, 14 two-bedroom, two studio and six apartments with lofts.