100 years ago, 1916
Music Hall has been thoroughly renovated and will open under the management of James W. Greeley on Monday afternoon with high-class vaudeville and pictures. In the short time the house has been closed for repairs, much has been accomplished, and this popular theatre was never more attractive than it is today. Perhaps the greatest change of all has been made in the refittings of the stage. An entire new set of scenery painted especially for this house has taken the place of the old scenery which has been discarded. New ropes, new equipment and new furnishings have entirely changed the appearance. The orchestra will be augmented by one piece.

50 years ago, 1966
If the recommendations of the Lewiston Fire Commission, Lewiston police chief and the chairman of the Lewiston Urban Renewal Authority are accepted, Park Street will remain open to traffic instead of being closed, as called for in the original Urban Renewal plans. At previous meetings of the LFC, the chief and commissioners had expressed apprehension over the expected bottleneck of traffic at Bates and Ash streets. Urban Renewal plans call for Blake Street, from College to Ash, and Middle Street, from Oak to Ash to be closed, thus stepping up tremendously the use of Bates Street for traffic.

25 years ago, 1991
Fast action by a passer-by saved a youth who fell into the canal off Lincoln Street, Lewiston, Friday night. A 13-year-old Lewiston boy, was reported in good condition after being treated for exposure at Central Maine Medical Center and released. Police said the boy fell into an outlet of the Union Water Power Co. canal near his residence at about 6:10 p.m. Police and firefighters arriving at the scene moments later found Libby had already been rescued by Paul Bouchard, who was passing by on Oxford Street when the boy fell in. “I was just walking by and I heard someone yelling for help,” Bouchard said. “I seen this kid was in the canal, so I went in and pulled him out. That’s all.”

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