100 years ago, 1913
Joseph G. Gagnon (Lewiston Joe) is back in town after an absence of several years in which he has toured the country, meeting and defeating some of the best pool players in the United States. Joes has been engaged to give an exhibition for the members of the Calumet Club, Thursday evening. He will play one of the local men 100 points after which he has promised to give an exhibition of fancy shots. The Lewiston man is said to be a regular second to Joe Hood.

50 years ago, 1963
The Key Clubbers of St. Dominic’s High School, Lewiston, brought back two first-place trophies from the convention of New England Key Clubs which was held in Portland this past weekend. Over 500 young people were there representing 111 clubs throughout New England. The St. Dom’s club topped all entries in the Silver Division (comprised of clubs having 24 or fewer members) for achievements and monthly reports. This makes the St. Dom’s Key Club the official representative in the Silver Division at the international convention in Pittsburgh, Pa., July 7-10.

25 years ago, 1988
Two landmark Lewiston buildings have been officially designated as historic spots. The St. Mary’s General Hospital and the John D. Clifford House, 14-16 Ware Street, have been entered in the National Register of Historic Places. The Clifford House is one of Maine’s few Mediterranean Revival-style houses. John D. Clifford was a Lewiston lawyer who became U.S. Attorney for Maine in 1933, and he was an active organizer for the Maine Democratic party. Eleanor Roosevelt was entertained in the house in the 1930s. The significance of St. Mary’s Hospital is not only in its unusual architectural statement, but also in its history of social and humanitarian endeavor in the field of medicine.