100 years ago, 1916
A committee of the Androscoggin County Humane society met with Superintendent Callahan and Mr. Curley of the Manual Training Department of Lewiston’s public schools, Tuesday afternoon and outlined the conduct of the proposed bird house campaign. Mr. Curley will purchase material for the making of bird houses, the cost of which will be paid by the Humane society. Pupils of the Seventh and Eighth Grades will begin next week drawing designs and making bird houses, under Mr. Curley’s direction. Variety of design and construction will be encouraged. Pupils of the rural schools will have direction and help from Mr. Curley on Tuesday, Boys, or girls, if the latter desire, of other schools, or of no school, may also enter into the campaign and receive suggestions and advice from the instructors.

50 years ago, 1966
A public hearing on the proposed new city charter for Lewiston drew a small turnout Thursday night and no opposition. Questions asked by spectators during the two-hour session in the municipal auditorium were primarily for clarification purposes. Some minor changes were recommended. The charter proposes a strong mayor-council form of government with a professional administrator.

25 years ago, 1991
Department of Human Services employees demonstrated outside their Main Street office in Lewiston Friday, saying proposed budget cuts make them worry about their jobs and their clients’ welfare. “We want to call attention to the fact that we need … a budget that reflects the true nature of Maine people’s needs,” said Peter Driscoll, a Children’s Services caseworker and a member of the Maine State Employees Association. He and a dozen fellow employees were walking the sidewalk at noon, wearing placards and braving 10-degree weather.

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