100 years ago, 1914
A pair of green horses becoming frightened at a trolley car on the north bridge, Lewiston, Saturday morning bolted. The wagon was smashed to kindlings and the driver, H.L. Price, was hurled into the street. One of the horses was tripped by the reins but in a second both were tearing up Main street wending their way thru the traffic. At Main and Lisbon streets in the square the animals came to a stop after futile attempts had been made to catch them on the way. The driver was shaken up but not seriously injured. The horses were property of J.H. Pinkham of Winthrop and according to a statement made by the driver to the conductor of the trolley car the horses were green and unused to seeing trolley cars.

50 years ago, 1964
As far as Mark Adams is concerned, his job these days is strictly for the birds. Adams, the assistant to the Lewiston city administrator, is fielding suggestions from throughout the United States — and even one from Europe — on how to handle Lewiston’s pigeon problem. Though wire devices now prevent the birds from roosting on the City Building, some down-town merchants are still plagued with the problem of pigeon drop-pings. In the past, officials have tried everything from “scary” rubber snakes — the birds loved playing with them — to poisoned grain, which was not well received by pedestrians who watched birds die at their feet. Since the media publicized the problem several weeks ago, at least 15 people outside Lewiston have put pen to paper to make their suggestions to Adams.

25 years ago, 1989
Twenty-three youngsters, ranging in age from 11 to 16, completed a month-long 4-H tractor safety course. Required for 14- and 15- year-olds who plan to operate farm equipment, the course is conducted by the Androscoggin County Farm Bureau and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Service. Instructor Peter Waterman of Waterman Farm Machinery where the course was held, guided the young drivers through the final driving course.