100 years ago, 1915
God hates a coward, man loves fighter. That’s why Bill Carrigan, manager of the Boston American baseball club and a son of Lewiston, with his square set jaw and keen mind, flashing eyes and brawn, commands the admiration of baseball fans the world over. Next week he will lead the fight for the title of World’s Champions in a man’s sport, that splendid game of baseball, a grand baseball machine. This combination of players, welded into a working unit in which every personality and ability is a carefully considered part, calls for resource and manhood from its leader.

50 years ago, 1965
Nearly 70 per cent of the housing in the Lewiston-Auburn-Lisbon area is 35 years old, or older. About 12.1 per cent of the total number of dwelling units (2,950) are dilapidated or lacking one or more plumbing facilities. While this percentage does not seem to be worthy of the area, it should be noted that in 1960, the figure was 18 per cent, and back in 1950, nearly 31 per cent — so there has been substantial improvement over the years.

25 years ago, 1990
If current plans materialize, Lisbon village may soon have a gazebo-bandstand. Contractors on Thursday removed the old bell tower from the former Lisbon Federated Church on Main Street. The church — and tower — were built in 1880. After learning that the tower was being taken down by the current owner of the former church building, Town Manager Michael Miller said the building’s owner Andy Durisko, was asked if the town could have the tower. Durisko, who was having the tower removed for safety reasons, had no objections. Miller met with Superintendent of Schools Williams. Konzal, and both agreed that the bell tower could be converted into a gazebo-bandstand and placed on the green at Lisbon Elementary School.

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