100 years ago, 1917
A young Cuban called on P. A Galvin of Auburn yesterday morning and during the conversation congratulated Mr. Galvin on his services in the Spanish war. He said that he will be one of 7,000 Cuban troops to be sent to Europe for war service within a few weeks.

50 years ago, 1967
A large area of Auburn was without electrical power for short periods of time early this afternoon apparently as the result of dynamite blasts set off on the Turner Road reconstruction project. A spokesman for the Lines Department at the Central Maine Power Co. reported two interruptions, one of short duration and the other for nearly a half hour. The power company reported that the blasting of ledge along the highway knocked down at least one power line and one employee reported that the blast blew the top off a utility pole.

25 years ago, 1992
The French ambassador to the United States will deliver a major address in Lewiston next month during a three-day visit to Maine, said Mark Adams, assistant to the city administrator. Jacques Andreani, who has served in his current post since November 1989, will speak to an audience of roughly 250 at the Ramada Inn on Sept. 8, Adams said. “This will be an historic cultural event for the city,” said Mayor James Howaniec. “Lewiston’s Franco-American heritage is what makes this city so culturally unique, and we look forward to celebrating it with the French ambassador.” It’s the first time a French ambassador has visited since World War II, said former Mayor John Orestis, a member of the host committee that’s organizing a luncheon reception in Andreani’s honor. “It’s a real honor for the city to be chosen as a site for his speech. It’s a recognition of the city’s very rich Franco-American heritage and background.”

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