100 years ago, 1916
Supt. and Mrs. John F. Stanley of the Auburn Fish Hatchery, Auburn, were seriously injured yesterday morning, when they were attacked by a pet buck deer which had suddenly become enraged. Their lives were doubtless saved by a collie pup which followed Mrs. Stanley from the house as she ran to the rescue of her husband. Later in the day, the deer was killed by order of the State authorities. Supt. Stanley went to the enclosure, where two tame deer were kept, to feed them. While back-to, he was charged upon by the buck without a moment’s warning. Knocked down and trampled upon by the sharp hoofs, Mr. Stanley shouted for help, and his cries were heard by his wife, who had been awakened by the noise. She rushed from the house, clad only in her nightgown and bare feet. Seizing a club, she entered the enclosure to rescue her husband. No sooner had Mrs. Stanley began to flourish the club than the buck made a rush at her. She was knocked down and trampled upon, and undoubtedly would have been killed in a few minutes had not “Skippie,” the collie pup, who followed his mistress from the house, come to the rescue. The faithful dog kept up the attack persistently until he had driven the deer to a remote corner of the grounds.

50 years ago, 1966
An Auburn fireman, Pvt. Harlan Proctor, who retired last week after 25 years service with the department, was honored by his fellow firemen Saturday night as a highlight of the annual Auburn Firemen’s Ball.

25 years ago, 1991
Every Wednesday at the Sabattus Elementary School about 50 children stay after school to practice chess and match wits against their friends in the state’s largest elementary chess program. Stan Davis, the program’s supervisor and instructor, said, “Chess is a game of planning.” Before you move a piece you must think about the consequences, he said.

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