100 years ago, 1913
Leaking gas from burst mains has caused illness in several Lewiston families in the last few days. The bursting of a main on Lowell street allowed the gas to work its way into the house nearby, by means of the sewers, and at least five people were affected. At one home, a considerable amount of food was contaminated. Early Monday morning, a family at 52 Lincoln street was nearly overcome by gas which is believed to have come from a main under the canal bridge, nearby, as there is no gas in the house.

50 years ago, 1963
Arno Moccasin Co of Lewiston has moved its operation from 2 West Bates St. to the former Continental Mills building on Cedar Street, where expanded production is likely. The moccasin manufacturer began production at the new site yesterday. The machinery was moved last week. This is the fourth shoe manufacturing company to lease space in the Continental building in the past several months. There are about 85 employees at this time.

25 years ago, 1988
An axiom of Christmas is that today’s tinsel becomes tomorrow’s trash. In the days following the holiday, garbage cans overflow with crushed toy boxes and once-bright wrapping paper torn and rolled into balls. But most noticeable are the barren trees that previously stood tall and glittering with lights in living rooms that now lie shedding needles at curbsides. The final resting place of the estimated 10.000 trees discarded each year in Lewiston and picked up by city garbage trucks is currently the almost-full city landfill on River Road. However, city Public Works Director Christopher Branch said on Tuesday that a couple Christmases from now the city might have a program in place to recycle the trees. “My goal is to get Lewiston actively involved in a common-sense recycling program,” Branch said.

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