100 years ago, 1916
What is the 7-5 plan and what is the object of changing the system grading are questions that are being asked with regard to the reorganization of the Auburn schools. Supt. Randall, replying to the above questions in an interview with The Sun, explained that the 7-5 plan provides for a Senior High school of three years, a Junior High of two years, preceded by seven elementary grades. The 7-5 basis means the elimination of one year from the present system of grading, that is, the nine years’ work in the grades may be done in eight.

50 years ago, 1966
The annual Abnaki District Boy Scout Show will be held Saturday night at Lewiston Memorial Armory and the public has been invited to attend the program which opens at 5 p m. with the viewing of scout crafts, skills and demonstrations. Each troop will have a booth representing one of the Merit Badges. Such crafts as outdoor cooking, woods lore, printing, and life saving will be demonstrated and explained to the public. More than 400 boys in uniform, with American and Troop flags, will parade in an intricate pattern on the armory floor, followed by a salute to the flag and mass recitation of the Scout Oath and Law.

25 years ago, 1991
Professional boxer Joey Gamache Jr. will visit Central Maine Medical Center on Feb. 14 to help focus public attention on the importance of using seatbelts and car safety seats. Gamache has a special interest in automotive safety. In July his bid for the WBA junior lightweight world championship was foiled when he was injured in an automobile accident. He was not wearing a seatbelt when the accident occurred. Although his injuries were relatively minor, they required the cancellation of his scheduled world championship bout with WBA champion Brian Mitchell. Gamache has won two fights since the accident, but his shot at a world title has been delayed as a result of the accident.

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