100 years ago, 1912
Between $100 and $200 damage was done Thursday morning to the building and contents at 21 Lincoln Street, Lewiston, owned and operated by Nathan Goldberg as a junk shop. The building is of wood, two stories and a half high and was uninsured. Mr. Goldberg said, “There are a lot of bums round here and they often break into the back of the shop to sleep over night. Sometimes they smoke in there. I think probably some of those fellows set the fire. The city ought to do something to get rid of so many bums.”

50 years ago, 1962
(Photo caption) It’s “Poppers and Glassies Shooting Time” Again. The coming of spring (only a few hours away) has special meaning to school youngsters. It’s marble time again. But for mothers, the poor souls, it means muddy boots and shoes for a few weeks. His group was pictured at Frye Grammar School this noon, with a big game just about to begin. Pictured are Leo Violette, Normand Martin, Michael Martin and Bertrand Moreau, with Gary Murray looking on.

25 years ago, 1987
Representatives of an engineering firm on Thursday night will explain their recommendation that the Town of Mechanic Falls tear down its municipal building to make room for a new one. The issue is expected to run into some opposition at an upcoming special town meeting from residents who say a new office building would be too expensive to construct, and from others who say the town should keep the former high school for sentimental reasons.