100 years ago,1910

Although there have been thousands of persons that have attended Music Hall this week solely to witness Capt. Treat’s educated herd of Seals and Sea Lions, the drawing attraction this afternoon will be the reception held by Capt. Treat’s animals. Immediately after the performance is over, the picture curtain will be raised and all wishing to step upon the stage may do so and enjoy looking at the Seals and Sea Lions at close range.

50 years ago, 1960

NORTH LEEDS — Word from Elm Hill Farm is that a robin was among the visitors Friday at the feeding station which the good folks there maintain.

No one knows just how this harbinger of spring got his wires crossed. Could be the advent of jet airliners has made the trip south too risky.

Incidentally, the temperature at Elm Hill Farm at the time stood 10 below zero.

25 years ago, 1985

A week from Wednesday, Maine’s minimum wage earners will get their second dime-per-hour raise in as many years. And while business leaders continue to complain, they have not mobilized to seek its repeal.

As of Jan. 1, Maine employers must pay a minimum wage of $3.55 an hour, 20 cents more than the federal standard. Last January, Maine’s minimum wage rose to $3.45 an hour. In 1987, it is scheduled to rise to $3.65 an hour.