100 years ago, 1913
Three story buildings will adorn Lisbon Street in the future if the ordinance introduced by Alderman Russell of Ward Seven is approved. The new ordinance was submitted at a special meeting of the Lewiston Board of Mayor and Aldermen yesterday. The Woolworth Company asked for a permit to erect a building on their new site, where they have already begun operations. The asked the usual concession of one third of the street and the order was tabled. Alderman Russell then introduced his ordinance, and while the mayor was opposed to it and Alderman Tarr did not believe it ought to be in force in the present case, the ordinance received a passage without difficulty. Before becoming a law it must be passed by the Common Council and approved by the Supreme Court.

50 years ago, 1963
(Editorial) Business and civic leaders of Auburn and Lewiston have taken a forward step by their decision to expand the Lewiston Chamber of Commerce into a Lewiston-Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce. The move recognizes the interdependence of the two communities, as well as the desire of thinking leaders of both to work in cooperation. It confirms by action the fact that what helps one city helps the other, as well as the surrounding area.

25 years ago, 1988
Androscoggin County Sheriff Ronald Gagnon said Thursday he will hire three full-time officers if Sabattus voters approve a contract with his department at their town meeting next month. Gagnon said the present proposal for coverage will cost the town $96,925.98. He did not believe that figure would go down, but noted that labor contract negotiations are not complete.