100 years ago, 1914
Two breaks were reported by Lewiston storekeepers to police headquarters, Wednesday. K. Kengore of 68 Lisbon street, and L. J. Coullaird of Lisbon street. At Kengore’s a gold watch and chain, a cheap watch, $13 in cash, a gun, revolver, and articles of clothing were taken. Entrance was made through a back window. At Coullaird’s a back window was smashed and the door opened. Cigars, cigarettes, and candy comprised the theft here. The police have men at work in each case. The work was that of boys, it is thought.

50 years ago, 1964
A parade and the annual football game between Lewiston and Edward Little high schools will be the features of the observance of Veterans Day in Lewiston and Auburn today. Otherwise, things will be pretty quiet with most stores and industrial firms closed for the holiday. The annual parade forms at Kennedy Park at 9 a.m. to start marching at 9:30 a.m. Following the parade, for which George E. Gillis will be marshal, there will be memorial services at the monument in the park.

25 years ago, 1989
Dale Stockwell of Auburn wrote songs in his spare time, but he wrote them for himself, never believing they were anything special. His mother and stepfather, Brenda and George DeWitt, believed differently. Their faith was rewarded Oct. 29 when songs written by their son helped garner an award at the Down-East Country Music Awards presentation at Cony High School in Augusta. Stockwell, however, could not be there to get the good news. The 23-year-old died Feb. 1 from injuries sustained in a one-car accident on Perkins Ridge Road when his car failed to negotiate a curve along the roadway and slid into a telephone pole. “He just didn’t think he had enough talent,” said his mother of her son’s music. “He didn’t even like the family to hear them.”

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