100 years ago, 1912
Now that the attitude of some few autoists toward the speed laws has been regulated in Auburn, in a manner satisfactory in a degree to the Auburn police, the next trouble with this class of pleasure-seekers comes in the “light” problem. It has been noted in several instances of late that certain autos are not carrying lights after dark. It is not uncommon to see, or perhaps only hear, an auto scoot past during the late evening without a sign of a light attached. “If they persist in doing this, we shall get them,” says City Marshal Harry W. Rowe of Auburn. Warning by the police has often been disregarded by autoists and in addition to this several have gone by when hailed by the officer. This in no way helps out the situation.

50 years ago, 1962
The Andover “Earth Station,” which recently gained worldwide recognition with its success in sending TV pictures and telephone waves across the Atlantic, is no stranger to many Lewiston-Auburn people. The Aliberti-Larochelle-Hodson Engineering Co of 406 Main St., the Ouellette Plumbing and Heating Co. of 32 Main St., and Hahnel Bros. Co. of 42 Main St., Lewiston, all had a hand in the construction of the scientific station. The engineering firm laid out plans for the rail on which the space “horn” rides back and forth within the huge radome.

25 years ago, 1987
Richard Wills of Livermore charmed the more than 400 persons present for the third annual Belgrade Lakes Loon Calling Contest Sunday night into a silent awe as he warbled an almost flawless loon call. Wills’ loon calls also impressed the judges as he was rewarded with the first-place trophy in the adult loon-calling division. It was his first contest.