100 years ago, 1916
Three Lewiston boys were arraigned in the Lewiston municipal court, Saturday, on a warrant sworn out by J.W. Thompson. They were given 10 days each and placed on probation for three months. The warrant made the following allegations: Unlawfully and willfully did commit a trespass, and did injury to the amount of one dollar, by then and there entering the pasture of one J.W. Thompson, there situate, without permission of the said J.W. Thompson, and with the intent to milk the cows then and there belonging.

50 years ago, 1966
(Photo Caption) Three Maine dairy breeders have sold six registered Holstein cattle to Italian buyers for a total of $11,400 and the animals have been shipped by air from New York. They will be shown at the International Dairy Show at Cremona, Italy, Sept. 17-18. Shown with the cattle are Hugh C. Briggs Jr., Brigeen Farms, Turner; Robert Hilton, Willow Farm, Newcastle; and Carl Murphy, Waterman Farms, Sabattus. Three of the bred heifers and a bull calf shown are from Brigeen Farm. Willow and Waterman farms each sold one bred heifer.

25 years ago, 1991
When this home needed new windows, they were donated. When it needed carpet and linoleum for the floors, they were donated. When it needed furniture, it was found in a recently closed monastery in Canada. When it needed an electrician, one volunteered his time. And when something needed to be bought, like plumbing materials, “we had the money,” said Brother Irenee Richard, the Dominican who has steered the St. Martin de Porres Residence for homeless men and women into existence. The home will be open to its guests after an open house Sept 7.

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