100 years ago, 1917
A consolidation of the Baptist churches in Lewiston representing one of the most momentous and far reaching movements of its kind ever attempted is being studied. In accord with a sentiment that is country wide and in accord with the merit of social service and greater church efficiency, the Free Baptist and the Baptist denominations are thoughtfully considering a fusion. The Main Street Free Baptist, the Pine Street Free Baptist and the Bates Street Baptist churches, old landmarks of reverence and respect and birthplaces of many fine movements and thoughts that have bettered the community, would lay aside any minor differences in practice and ritual to unite in a big parish, if the present plans are consummated.

50 years ago, 1967
Dissension in the ranks of Lewiston’s legislative delegation broke out into the open today and it was expected to strike the spark for the traditional “Lewiston Days” at the 103rd Legislature. Some 19 bills, most of them designed to amend the current city charter, are scheduled for hearing before the Legal Affairs Committee today and tomorrow. At the beginning of this morning’s session it was apparent that some lively debate could be expected before the final bill is heard Thursday afternoon.

25 years ago, 1992
Hebron Academy is expanding two ways — into Lewiston-Auburn and into lower grades. The board of trustees has unanimously approved the addition of a satellite lower school division to open in September. Headmaster Raymond Nelson is already scouting for a location in Auburn with Tim Worden of ERA Worden Realty of Auburn who is serving on the new school’s steering committee. The lower school will consist of pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and first grade in the first year of the school and will add second and third grades in September 1993.

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