100 years ago, 1916
When Mayor Brann of Lewiston drives his auto to Auburn again he will use care. He will be sure to stop at least 10 foot in the rear of any and all trolley cars which chance to halt in front of him. This is on Auburn rule. The mayor of Lewiston knows it now. He did not prior to Tuesday afternoon, therefore failed to observe it. The first tip he had to the regulation was when he failed to stop behind a car and a policeman held him up. “You want to stop, Mr. Brann, ten feet behind a stopped trolley car,” said the officer. “That so; I didn’t know that was your rule over here,” said the mayor. “Well, It is.” “All right, I’ll be careful.” “I want you to remember it,” added the policeman. City Treasurer Russell, who was riding with His Honor, grinned and, nudging the mayor in the ribs, said, “Be good now, Mr. Mayor.”

50 years ago, 1966
The establishment of another small business firm in Lewiston was announced today by the Lewiston Economic Development Department. Ground-breaking ceremonies were held at mid-afternoon at Lewiston Industrial Park, where the area Bix Service Company facility will be located. The firm will deal in the stripping and re-finishing of furniture and the like as well as the sale of refinishing equipment.

25 years ago, 1991
With just one week to go before Auburn City Manager Steven D. Lewis releases his proposed 1991-92 budget, two city councilors are taking a “no new taxes” stance that could mean service cuts and layoffs. Last December, during a debate over an expected budget shortfall in this year’s spending package, Ward 5 Councilor Norman C. McKeone said his constituents couldn’t face another tax increase and said he wants the city’s tax rate held level. On Monday, McKeone echoed that stance, and was joined by Ward 1 Councilor George S. Mottram. Other city councilors were noncommittal. “I’m looking for zero increase in taxes,” McKeone said. “I can afford to say that, because I’m not running again.”

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