100 years ago, 1916
Mayor Brann, Bill Carrigan and the Lewiston rooters are among the notables in the World Series picture which is to be shown at the Empire theater this afternoon and tonight only. This special two-reel feature is one of the great reproductions of a World Series showing as it does several games and one complete game won by Boston in Boston with Leonard and Carrigan the battery. This special two-reeler is said to be unusually clear and interesting, and of particular interest to local people because of the Lewiston people shown.

50 years ago, 1966
The Lewiston Education Board heard Thursday night a favorable report on the teacher-aide program initiated this week in several Lewiston schools. Schools Supt. J. Weldon Russell said the program, aimed at aiding disadvantaged children, has gotten off to a good start. He added that errors will be made, but he felt the project will be worthwhile. The teacher’s aide handles duties not involved with teaching, thereby giving the regular teacher more time to devote to straight instruction.

25 years ago, 1991
The Litchfield Fire Department dedicated its new fire station to Walter “Red” Cook Jr. at an open house Saturday. Fire Chief Stanley Labbe told the crowd of about 30 people that the dedication of the Purgatory Village station recognized Cook’s “over 30 years of distinguished service to the fire protection needs of the town.” Cook joined the volunteer department as a truck captain soon after moving to Litchfield 36 years ago. “I appreciate this very much,” Cook said after receiving a plaque and a key to the new building.

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