100 years ago, 1916
Practically all of the summer camps in Maine, which have at the present time some 1,500 or more girls and boys in attendance, have announced an extension of time and nearly all of the attendants, therefore, will remain in Maine longer than was planned when the camps were opened. This change was brought about by the rapid spread of infantile paralysis in New York City which has reached the epidemic stage. Many of the attendants at the camps which are scattered all over the state are pupils in the New York City and Brooklyn schools. It has already been announced that the public schools in the big city will not open earlier than Monday, October 2.

50 years ago, 1966
The exhibits on display at this year’s fair at Lewiston Fairgrounds will be housed in a brand new building. The large wooden structure is currently being erected in front of the horse barns to the left of the main entrance gate. All exhibits, including flowers, arts, granges, vegetables and 4-H will be housed in this building. It is expected the hall will be completed in time for the fair which opens Labor Day, Sept 5. In recent years, the exhibits have been displayed in rather cramped quarters beneath the grandstand at the horse pulling ring

25 years ago, 1991
A “minimal” phosphorus control ordinance was passed by the Auburn Planning Board Thursday and forwarded to the City Council with a recommendation to approve. A phosphorus ordinance has been urged by the Auburn Water District, which hopes to convince the federal government that Lake Auburn water does not need special treatment, at a potential cost of $24 million, before being used for drinking purposes.

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