100 years ago, 1910

Advertisement: Simple remedies for LaGrippe: LaGrippe coughs are dangerous, as they frequently develop into pneumonia. Foley’s Honey and Tar not only stops the coughs, but heals and strengthens the lungs so that no serious results need be feared. The genuine Foley’s Honey and Tar contains no harmful drugs and is in a yellow package. — R. W. Clark, druggist, Lewiston.

50 years ago, 1960

A representative of the Maine Truck Owners Association, Robert Filliettaz, will address the Auburn-Lewiston Kiwanis Club Wednesday noon at the YMCA. He will speak on the “Maine Greets Alaska” truck which took Maine products to the 49th state.

25 years ago, 1985

WINTHROP — The Department of Environmental Protection has approved CAVU Investments Corporation’s application to move rocks and place sand along the shoreline of Annabessacook Lake.

The firm proposed to remove three rocks and place approximately 150 cubic yards of sand to improve a public beach associated with a campground on Annabessacook Lake.

In addition to the standard conditions, the approval includes stipulations concerning the process for rock removal, sand placement and the operation of power equipment.