100 years ago, 1916
Louis Lachance, Jr. is mourning the loss of a new umbrella. While he was at the office of the Lewiston City Clerk, yesterday, someone took the umbrella and left one of ancient vintage in its place.

50 years ago, 1966
Swollen by two days of heavy, torrential-like rain, the usually-placid Androscoggin River was threatening Thursday night to overrun its banks at several low spots along the valley and property owners were nervously watching its progress. The river is expected to crest late Friday afternoon or evening about eight feet above normal. The two-day storm brought more than five inches of rain and some of the worst autumn weather experienced in the region. Powerful winds drove the rain with almost unbelievable force. Together, the rain and wind caused a great amount of damage in its two-day rampage.

25 years ago, 1991
(Photo caption) Lost Valley Ski Patrol held special exercises for lift evacuation this weekend as part of their preseason training. Here, Eric Austin, ski patrol director, looks on as Dave McKenny, Pete Strome and Craig Benson hoist Ron Lapointe up to rescue Bob Marquis during the training. Ski patrol personnel also received training and reviews in first aid knowledge and CPR. Lost Valley’s projected opening date is Dec. 13.

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