100 years ago, 1917
The fine, steady, healthy growth of Lewiston-Auburn is strikingly shown by the increase of receipts at the Lewiston office of the American Express Co. for the year 1916. This Increase was approximately 30 per cent, and it raised the office from the second to the first class. It is the largest increase, undoubtedly, made by any of the company’s offices in Maine, if not in any New England community of this size. There are many things to account for this, a very important one, obviously, being the steady growth of Lewiston-Auburn industries and consequent increase in shipments. The great manufactories here are doing a tremendous business, and exact figures would be mightily interesting and gratifying reading to the Lewiston and Auburn public.

50 years ago, 1967
Members of the Mercantile Division of the Lewiston-Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce met this morning and voted to organize a committee which will concern itself with the increasing amount of shoplifting in the Twin Cities. It was explained that the merchants are determined to put a stop to the widespread shoplifting. Merchants will meet with law enforcement officials, and courses in the detection to shoplifting will be given to store employes. William P. Tewhey, executive vice-president of the Chamber, said offenders will be prosecuted.

25 years ago, 1992
Rain or snow, Friday ushers in the beginning of the 1992 International Snowshoe Championship in Lewiston. The three-day event includes parades, dances and snowshoe races. Indoor events will be held at the Multi-Purpose Center. Races are scheduled for Saturday at Drouin Field. The main event slated for Friday evening is a coronation ball with music by the C’est Si Bon band and the crowning of the king and queen. The dance is open to the public. There is a $4 entrance fee. Joan Brady, who is president of the sports committee for the American Snowshoe Union and will be overseeing Saturday’s races, spent Thursday afternoon evaluating conditions at Drouin Field and other locations. More than 30 races will be run on Saturday.

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