100 years ago,1911

Now that the black bass are biting well at Cobbosseecontee and large numbers of the fish are being taken, fishermen should not forget in the enjoyment of the sport that there is a limit on the number of bass which may be taken in one day. The law provides that not more than 10 black bass shall be taken in one day by one person in Cobbosseecontee or Maranacook and that they must not be less than 10 inches in length.

50 years ago, 1961

The second phase of voting by Lewiston municipal employees on Social Security coverage will take place Friday afternoon in the council chamber at the city building.

Some municipal workers voted last month on their desire to come under Social Security and the voting Friday will be by municipal employees now under the old city retirement plan.

Ballot boxes used in the first voting remain unopened and the new ballots will be added to those already in the boxes.

25 years ago, 1986

SABATTUS — Mona Guertin, who has been teaching school for 30 years, has been chosen as Sabattus Elementary School’s nominee for state teacher of the year.

Ms. Guertin has taught all grades in various parochial schools in Maine and Massachusetts, and has been at the Sabattus school for 16 years.

Ms. Guertin says the best thing about being a teacher is being with young people and sharing in their concerns. “It’s an enjoyable challenge,” said the Sabattus resident.