100 years ago, 1915
Never since the world began has there been a better chance to show your patriotism toward Lewiston than today. You can do it substantially, as well as by shouting. Both count. Now get busy. On Oct. 20, 21 and 22, there’s going to be a big Harvest Carnival in Lewiston. There’ll be aeroplanes and soldiers and high wire acts and lots of mighty good times. Your help comes in inviting all the friends you can to come here and enjoy the good time. That’s part of it. The next part you can play is to help finance the show. That’s what you ought to do to show you believe in Lewiston and want to do your part in making her big and keep her growing.

50 years ago, 1965
These are times that try men’s souls. Take for example the plight of an unidentified operator of a Jolly Post catering company truck this morning as he wound his way up precipitous Goff Hill in Auburn. There was a sudden, vehicle-crunching shudder and the truck came to an abrupt halt. The driver got out to investigate and discovered his problem — the motor had dropped out.

25 years ago, 1990
Jeffrey S. Douglas of 6 Sylvan Ave., Lewiston, has been accepted to participate in the Up With People program. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Douglas and a 1990 graduate of Lewiston High School. Douglas, whose family has been the host of Up With People students since 1984, interviewed for the program in July when an UWP cast spent a week in the Lewiston area. At that time he joined UWP volunteers in environmental and beautification projects held in Lewiston. Known for its widely acclaimed musical show, Up With People is an international, educational and cultural program that aims to build peace through understanding among people everywhere.

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