100 years ago, 1914
That Lewiston and Auburn nurses are genuinely interested in the relief work for the war sufferers in Europe is again demonstrated by the fact that the Alumni Nurses Association, at its session Thursday evening, voted to contribute twenty-five dollars for the purchase of cloth for bandages. The nurses will meet, Monday evening, in the home of Miss Christine Gerrish, Horton street, for the purpose of beginning the work of rolling bandages.

50 years ago, 1964
(PHOTO CAPTION) NEW HOCKEY RINK IN NEW AUBURN — This is the hockey rink in New Auburn which was built and installed by the St. Louis Booster Club of St. Louis Church at the intersection of Second and Dunn Streets. The rink will be used by the St. Louis School’s three hockey teams as well as being used for skating parties plus general use by children of New Auburn. The boards were built and painted last weekend by members of the Booster Club and set up on Wednesday.

25 years ago, 1989
Volunteers restoring the Litchfield Academy building were honored for their efforts Friday by state legislators and other officials. In restoring the Academy building, Litchfield residents are taking stock of their heritage and making the most of their proud history. Maine Street ’90 Director Ann Marden said the continuing renovations to the building demonstrate the accomplishments possible when residents work together. She cited the rehabilitated belltower and front facade of the building as particularly outstanding work. Litchfield’s efforts center around ongoing restoration of the Litchfield Academy Building, which was built in 1852 and served as a school until about three years ago. Since early September, volunteers have been removing deteriorated clapboards, insulating the building, and replacing and painting new clapboards.

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