100 years ago, 1914
Tennis enthusiasts are appreciating the interest of Bates college officials in arranging for systematic use of the courts at the campus. There are twelve courts, all in good condition, and these will be let for a small fee, the proceeds being used for the repair and improvement of the courts. The plan is to issue tickets and as games are played, the tickets will be punched, the rate being five cents per hour. It is hoped that the interest among townspeople will increase sufficiently to warrant a tennis tournament toward the end of the season.

50 years ago, 1964
Ever wonder how many people in your city are lowed to carry concealed weapons? Well, we did, and in Lewiston, the number is small — only 13. In fact, according to Chief of Police Joseph Farrand, permits are not lightly handed out. Farrand says his department receives few requests for permits during the year — “maybe not more than ten.” Of the 13 persons who currently have permits, three are law enforcement officers, who, by law, do not require them anyway. The permit is good for two years. “I do not issue these permits lightly,” the chief said. Some of the information that must be given the chief on application for such a permit is the type and model of weapon, name of manufacturer, caliber, and serial number. There is also a section on the application which asks “the reason for license.”

25 years ago, 1989
New industrial parks, an expanded airport and market research are in when it comes to economic development in Lewiston-Auburn. Television jingles, direct mail and local investment dollars are out. That seems to be the consensus of the 12 members of the Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth Council, said Les Stevens, executive director for the council. Also low on the list of priorities for the council are several social and environmental concerns — affordable housing, day care, lower drop-out rates in high schools and clean river legislation. At a recent retreat, council members decided what priorities to set for economic development in the corning years and what will be the next step in the Right Move campaign, Stevens said.