100 years ago, 1912
Hundreds of people gathered at Lewiston City Hall, Tuesday evening, to attend the first “Moose Night” ever held in Maine, the affair being under the auspices of Pine Tree Lodge, Loyal Order of Moose. It was a happy affair, meeting all expectations. Flags were everywhere and the scene was enlivened by hundreds of electric lights. Two large moose heads were hung in the hall for the occasion, one of them being set amid incandescent lights.

50 years ago, 1962
Hundreds of fourth, fifth and sixth graders are expected to converge on Pettengill Park tomorrow morning for the Auburn Recreation Department’s marble tournament, to be co-sponsored by the YMCA. The tournament is open to both boys and girls. All participants are reminded that each player must supply five marbles.

25 years ago, 1987
As far as Mark Adams is concerned, his job these days is strictly for the birds. Adams, the assistant to the city administrator, is fielding suggestions from throughout the United States, and even one from Europe, on how to handle Lewiston’s pigeon problem. Wire devices now prevent the birds from roosting on the City Building, but downtown merchants are still plagued with the problem of pigeon droppings. Officials have tried everything from “scary” rubber snakes (the birds loved playing with them) to poisoned grain, which was not well received by pedestrians who watched birds die at their feet.