100 years ago, 1915
The exhibition of the Castle Polka at the society hop given in Ridgely hall, Lewiston, Thursday evening, by Mr. Dillon and Miss Raleigh was exceptionally pretty. The dance is simple and one which will be sure to become popular with those who enjoy the society dances. The Lulu Fado, Maxixo and fox trot were also danced in exhibition to the pleasure of the onlookers. Chandler’s orchestra furnished excellent music with only society dances being on the dainty programs. During the dance Mr. Dillon and Miss Raleigh willingly assisted those who were learning the new dances, the affair being delightfully informal. Punch and fancy crackers were at hand through the evening. Another hop will probably be given in two weeks.

50 years ago, 1965
Stepped up research for industry will be asked of the University of Maine by a Lewiston legislator who proposes combining research and industry in Lewiston’s now vacant $2.5 million Raytheon plant. Rep. Louis Jalbert told the Journal today that he will approach the President of the University of Maine this coming week, asking that he discuss with the University’s Board of Trustees the possibility of a program which could be combined with several small research-oriented industries which might be able to use the modern plant in Lewiston.

25 years ago, 1990
Maine Electronics, a division of Rockwell International, will move one step closer to oblivion when a two-day auction takes place at the plant next Wednesday and Thursday. March 21 and 22. Keith Smith, plant manager, said there are 2,000 lots of items going on the auction block. This includes all of the production equipment that hasn’t been redeployed to other Rockwell plants, materials and supplies, and all of the office equipment. Once Lisbon’s largest employer, the workforce at the plant is down to 20 now.

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