100 years ago, 1914
Thru the kindness or those who became interested in the unfortunate circumstances of the young ship-wrecked sailor, Charles Thibeault, who came to Lewiston, Tuesday, he has secured a position and is at work in the city. Capt. Norris G. Wood of the Salvation Army went with the lad to the Libbey-Dingley mill and told the boy’s story to Harold S. Libbey. Very willingly Mr. Libbey gave him a chance to work in the card room. Young Thibeault appreciates the kindness of all who have helped him since he was ship-wrecked near Delaware Breakwater, May 16, and he intends to make good. He is confidant, however, that he will soon be able to secure more than the $7.53 per week that this work pays.

50 years ago, 1964
The official ground breaking for the $3,600,000 industrial plant to be constructed in Auburn by Pioneer Plastics Corp., will be held at the plant site on June 26. A committee of Auburn business representatives and city officials will meet Thursday in Auburn to prepare plans for the affair. Pioneer Plastics will construct a 350,000 square foot plant, all under one roof, on a 106-acre site off Rodman Road. The building, according to firm president Arnold Aron, is expected to be completed by January or February 1965. At the start of its operation in Auburn, which is an expansion of its present business at Sanford, the company will employ between 200 and 300 persons. The firm produces high pressure decorative plastic laminates sold under the trade name of Pionite.

25 years ago, 1989
The Skystreakers Model Airplane Club, one of the largest clubs of its kind in New England, will host a “Fly-In” at their model aerodrome flying field in New Gloucester on Saturday and Sunday. The event, presented by the Maine Model Club Association, is a sanctioned meet and open to any member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics in good standing. Expected to participate will be pilots of radio-controlled aeroplanes and helicopters, including some who have done movie and television work with their models. On July 15-16 there will be a “one-of-a-kind” exhibition.