100 years ago, 1912
Dr. R. A. Parker received a sprained ankle Sunday evening when the harness of the team which he was driving broke, and the horse ran away down Goff Hill in Auburn. The doctor reined the horse into the ditch and he landed on top of the horse. The carriage was smashed and the horse somewhat injured. The doctor’s son, Miles, aged 12, who was with him, was uninjured. Considering the grade at that point opposite Highland Avenue, more serious injury would be looked for.

50 years ago, 1962
The four-story “College Block” in downtown Lewiston has been sold by Bates College, it was learned yesterday. The big structure at Lisbon and Chestnut streets was sold to P. & C. Realty Co. Auburn businessman Bertrand L. Pontbriand is listed as president of P. & C. Realty Co. The brick block houses several business establishments, professional offices and the Musical Literary Club.

25 years ago, 1987
No matter what they are called, pancakes, blintzes or crepes, all are easily mixed and made from simple batters. John Bitz of Lewiston is becoming well-known for his confections, which he refers to as Crepes Jubilee. He has been preparing them for the past five years at the Little Hobo Restaurant on Main Street, where he is a part-time chef. Bitz has retired twice from his career as a chef and restaurant manager, but he likes to keep busy and remain in the public eye, so he left retirement once again. He worked for the Howard Johnson Restaurant chain for 35 years.