100 years ago, 1915
Architects condemned the Coburn Primary School, Bates street, Lewiston, as “unfit for occupancy.” The weakened condition of the foundation, particularly the retaining wall built up 15 feet from the sharp grade of Knox street, and the settling of the entire northwestern section of the building, are the reasons given. A veil of secrecy has been thrown over the conditions that actually exist as the committee meeting of the special investigators from the school board on the fire escape question Thursday night was executive, and this was when the report was made. Chairman Albert L. Murch of the committee, while admitting that there is a grave condition menacing the safety of the occupants of the school, but does not believe immediate danger exists. Coombs & Ash, architects, who made the investigation and reported informally Thursday night, refuse to comment upon conditions, being morally bound by their business relations with the school committee to maintain a silence unless ordered to speak by the committee.
50 years ago, 1965
(Photo Caption) POLICE, FIRE OFFICIALS PAY FINAL RESPECTS —Lewiston-Auburn police and fire officials, and members of the State Police force, this morning were among the hundreds who paid final tribute to the late veteran Auburn Police Capt. Lawrence P. Marczak. Leading the lengthy procession to St. Patrick’s Church in Lewiston the deputy chief of the State Police, Parker F. Hennessey, Auburn Police Chief Alton E. Savage, and Auburn Police Capt. Stephen Smyc, State troopers and twin city police officers and fire officials.
25 years ago, 1990
Commemorating the nation’s veterans and raising awareness of the growing specter of war with Iraq will be two of the divergent themes highlighting local Veterans Day activities this year. In addition to the traditional parade through Lewiston and Auburn scheduled for Monday, the week-old Androscoggin Coalition for Peace will mark Veterans Day with a rally and four-mile peace march on Sunday to protest the continuing American military buildup in the Middle East.
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