100 years ago, 1911

FARMINGTON — Deputy Sheriff Lester Eaton and a posse of 25 or so armed men have been engaged today and yesterday in trying to run to cover Ralph G. Hines who is charged with robbing the farmhouse of Mr. Luce of New Vineyard of some $63 in money and other valuables. Hines is believed to be suffering from a bullet wound inflicted by the deputy during the chase yesterday. The fugitive swam the river and made good his escape. Diligent search has been made for him all day today, but no trace of him has been found. The chase will be taken up again in the morning.

50 years ago, 1961

The Lewiston Exchange Club observed ladies night Saturday in St. Famille Credit Union Hall on Sabattus Street. Approximately 20 couples enjoyed a social period, smorgasbord and dancing. Marcel Bonenfant was chairman of preparations.

25 years ago, 1986

Lewiston’s Main Street was blocked off for more than an hour Tuesday afternoon as firefighters put out a smoky fire at the W. S. Libby Mill.

Ernest Lebel, Libby’s manager for industrial relations, said fire damage was confined to the firm’s blending machine, which is used to mix together different fibers for the industrial fabric manufactured by Libby. The fire broke out shortly after 1 p.m.

The fire caused an undetermined amount of damage to the machine and resulted in the loss of all the acrylic fibers being processed at the time.