100 years ago, 1913
An open window at the home of D. M. Bates, Pine street, Lewiston, led to the discovery of the burglary of silverware and cut glass. The break was discovered Patriot’s Day and the matter was reported to the police. Mr. Bates, who is an agent of the Lewiston Bleachery and Dye Works, and Mrs. Bates are on a trip to Bermuda, so the exact amount of goods stolen is not known, but friends of the family think that only a small amount of silver and glass was taken. The house was ransacked from garret to cellar; bureau drawers were pulled open; closets were rummaged; beds were torn apart; and boxes and cupboards were gone through. It is thought that at least two persons were in the house while a third was on guard outside.

50 years ago, 1963
Area fishermen had their hopes raised this afternoon as the ice departed from Taylor Pond. Emery Sampson of the Sandy Beach Road reported to the Journal that the main portion of the ice disappeared at exactly 1:45 p.m. Last year, the ice left the pond April 17.

25 years ago, 1988
Officials from St. Mary’s Hospital and Sisters of Charity Health Systems Inc. revealed plans Thursday for a $4 million office building at Campus and Sabattus streets. Andrew J. Riddell, chief executive officer of St. Mary’s, said the five-story building will house medical offices for physicians now located in a smaller building on Campus Avenue, as well as the Sisters of Charity’s administrative offices. The 45,000- to 50,000-square-foot building will feature a red brick façade to harmonize with the rest of St. Mary’s historic campus.