100 years ago, 1909

All places of business, except the candy and cigar stores in Lewiston and Auburn, will be closed to business all day Christmas. The question of whether they should keep their stores open a part of the day, or remain closed the entire day, was discussed at the last meeting of the Lewiston and Auburn Grocers Association, and it was finally decided to keep the stores closed for the entire day.

50 years ago, 1959

The Lewiston Police Athletic League’s skating program for youngsters could be in full swing before the week is up if the cold weather continues.

That was the word yesterday from PAL Director Herve O. Gendreau. Good cold weather should enable the PAL to have some good ice surfaces at its rinks by weekend, he noted. Some skating was done yesterday at the Martel PAL site, but the surface was rough.

Other PAL skating rinks are at the Rideout Street, Summer Street and Farwell School sites.

25 years ago, 1984

First place is now a private matter for Lewiston High in the state hockey league, Thursday’s 7-3 decision over Brunswick at the Youth Center having moved the Blue Devils out of their point-tie with St. Dom’s. Stouter opposition for the Blues is anticipated Friday if the blizzard holds off until Bishop Hendriken of Warwick, R.I., arrives for the 7 p.m. rivalry with LHS at the local arena, where Hendriken is booked against the Doms Saturday evening.