100 years ago, 1912
Since the discussion has arisen in regard to Dr. Hallock’s speech calling Lewiston the worst governed city, the clock in the tower of the City building has shown signs of discouragement and great depression. It has not performed its duties with that degree of accuracy that would seem to be the required standard of a well governed clock. Hitherto, the city clock has been above criticism, its hands clean of graft. The clock is “slow.” That’s as plain as the hands on its face. It may have slipped a cog or two or may be just teasing the public. Who knows?

50 years ago, 1962
Auburn Police Chief Alton E. Savage said last night sales of Christmas trees will not be allowed in Auburn on Sunday. Earlier this week, Lewiston Police Chief Joseph H. Farrand said sales of Christmas trees would be allowed in Lewiston if the sale is being made from a produce stand where agricultural produce is normally sold by the owner other seasons of the year. Sales at such places as grocery stores, gasoline service stations and persons setting up temporary shop only for the sale of Christmas trees would be prohibited. According to the announcement, no sales of trees will be allowed in Auburn under any circumstances.
 
25 years ago, 1987
Bates College students have come up with a new way to beat the stress of final exams. They’ll indulge in a campus-wide primal scream therapy at 11 p.m. Tuesday. “What we’re hoping is that everyone, no matter where they are, will just let loose,” said Scott Dalton, general manager of WRBC, the college’s radio station. “We invite anyone in Lewiston to just open their window and join us with a long scream of anxiety and frustration. This our first annual scream.”