100 years ago, 1917

In the interest of food and wheat conservation, Edith Flint, emergency home demonstration agent, from the University of Maine has been assigned to Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. Miss Flint has arrived and is all ready for business. She is making her headquarters at 72 High street, Auburn. She is prepared to give demonstrations on war breads at any time, also to conduct three-days extension schools in any community. Among the war breads which Miss Flint demonstrates are cornmeal, yeast and potato yeast breads, rye biscuits, cornmeal muffins, brown bread. Emergency biscuits and graham muffins. Miss Flint will be in this county through November and her services can be secured at any time.

50 years ago, 1967

Members of the Lewiston Civil Defense organization took part this weekend in a training exercise, in conjunction with a national, state, and county readiness program. CD Director G. Daniel Myrand reported Sunday night that the project was “very successful” in Lewiston. He said 29 CD members participated in the weekend program. Myrand said a warning was issued early last week, advising CD units of simulated bombing activities in various sections of the nation. Local units then began organizing their forces for standby duty. The program included communication testing and assignments, and tactical maneuvers. Myrand said that in future exercises, he is hoping to have increased participation from local municipal agencies. This weekend, the CD units were augmented by the participation of the Lewiston fire department headed by Fire Chief Roland G. Duman.

25 years ago, 1992

Central Maine Medical Center has begun implementing a new television system that will be provided free to all patients. CMMC is installing 142 10-inch color televisions in semiprivate patient rooms throughout the medical center. The televisions are mounted on mechanical arms that permit each patient to adjust the location of the set to suit his or her personal viewing preference. Another 62 19-inch color televisions will be installed in various waiting areas and private rooms. Patients can place the television close enough to adjust the volume and change channels without having to move from their beds or use a remote control. “The installation of the new television system represents the attainment of a major patient service goal at CMMC. Not only have we vastly improved the quality of the television system, but we’re providing it free of charge to all patients,” said Jack May, vice president of administrative services.

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