100 years ago, 1911

Z. R. Doten of South Lewiston has been having a fine water system installed. The power is a large windmill and the source of the water is from several springs. A large tank in the upper part of the house is for storage. His son-in-law, Richard Taylor, has just completed the installation of a bath tub and hot water system. The house and barn are both piped.

50 years ago, 1961

Auburn police made a clean-up in New Auburn Saturday night and as a result at least four teenagers will appear this morning in Auburn Municipal Court on intoxication charges, and a fifth on a charge of making unnecessary noise.

In addition to the five youths picked up, authorities also brought four juvenile boys to police headquarters for violation of the 9:15 p.m. curfew. The boys had been picked up at 12:04 a.m. in the vicinity of the roller skating rink.

25 years ago, 1986

The Lewiston City Council unanimously issued $3 million in revenue bonds Tuesday for the acquisition and renovation of the former L & A Tire building into medical and professional offices.

According to Jim Begert of Development Concepts Inc., the project will be known as the Main Street Plaza. The former retreading facility, located at the intersection of Main and Sabattus streets, includes enough land to provide adequate parking, he said. Plans call for work to begin as early as January, with the building ready for occupancy by fall 1987.