100 years ago, 1912
There are as many fish in the lake now as ever were caught but there are comparatively few fishermen on Lake Auburn these days. In the past few days the following catches have been made: John Lebeau, a two-and-one-half-pound and a six-pound salmon; W.M. Grant, four-pound salmon; T. Robie, three-pound salmon; Joe Gregory, a two-and-one-half-pound and a three-pound salmon; W.M. Jones, a three-and-one-half-pound salmon; A.E. Murray, a one-and-one-half-pound and two three-pound salmon; D.E. Parlin, a three-pound and two three-and-one-half-pound salmon; and William Riner, a two-and-one-half-pound, a three-and-one-half-pound, and a five-pound salmon.

50 years ago, 1962
Walton Field will be swamped with 215 Auburn youngsters tomorrow who will compete in the all-day activities of the popular “Junior Olympics.” Auburn Recreation Director Harry G. Coulter Jr. said individual events will be held all morning and afternoon in order to give every child an ample opportunity to compete for assorted prizes and the celebrated “Decathlon” trophies.

25 years ago, 1987
Paul A. Couture, the crusty Lewiston city councilor known for his passionate politicking on behalf of the city’s Little Canada district, will retire come January at the end of a legendary 22 terms. “I’m going to miss it, but I don’t want to die in that seat, you know,” he joked Monday. “I’m 74 years old. It’s time to take a rest, don’t you think? I’m getting tired.” The Ward 6 councilor spoke quietly of a career in government that spanned nearly 40 years and included only one defeat among more than 30 elections.