100 years ago, 1911

Walter Fisher of Winter Street, Lewiston, while braking on the M.C.R.R. yesterday had his right foot caught between the bumpers of two freight cars. He was trying to kick a drawbar in place when the accident happened. The foot was terribly crushed and amputation was necessary. Late last evening Mr. Fisher was resting as comfortably as could be expected.

50 years ago, 1961

A 13-year-old Lewiston newsboy really put his foot in it yesterday afternoon.

According to police, the youngster was “horsing around” with other boys next to the city building when his foot went through a large window in the municipal court judge’s chambers. Broken glass was strewn over law books and the floor.

The youngsters were rounded up by Juvenile Officer Ernest Labrie for a lecture about such shenanigans — and, of course, damages.

25 years ago, 1986

The future of the Central Maine Youth Center remains uncertain and the building is still for sale, a spokesman for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland said Thursday.

Mark Mutty, communications director for the diocese, said rumors of the sale of the hockey arena on Birch Street in Lewiston are unfounded.

The 28-year-old facility has remained on the market since July, when developer Stephen L. Griswald allowed his purchase option to expire.