100 years ago, 1912
Aldermen took up the “garbage question” at their meeting to consider a petition from the grocers of Auburn that something be done toward the disposal of food waste stuffs from their stores. The grocers suggested a cart, owned and operated by the city, but showed willingness to care for the garbage if the city would only supply a place to put it. In following discussion, it was debated if it is advisable to have a trap door in the North bridge, thru which to dump the garbage. Alderman Auger asked if the plan would not have some disagreeable features in the summer when the water became low. He suggested that certain hours could be allotted for dumping.

50 years ago, 1962
A favorable vote on the Blue Law question, to be presented to Auburn voters at the time of the June primaries, would permit the opening of all types of stores on Sundays. Petitions calling for such referendum voting were accepted by the Auburn City Council at its last meeting. The petitions had been circulated by The Fantastic Fair, Auburn discount department store. Also covered for Sunday opening would be Memorial Day, July 4th, Nov. 11th and Thanksgiving Days.
 
25 years ago, 1987
The Auburn Department of Community Development and Planning learned Friday it will be receiving $165,000 from the federal government for use in its rental rehabilitation program. Gail Walker, the department’s rehabilitation specialist, told The Sun the money is a sizeable increase over last year’s allocation of $36,000 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.