100 years ago, 1918

The men’s banquet under the auspices of the ladies’ aid, West Auburn, will be given May 9th at the vestry. West Auburn people, who have had much illness in the family, found a big Maybasket hung at their door Thursday evening. There were provisions of all kinds in the basket, besides a sum of money.

50 years ago, 1968

The president of Executive Airlines Inc., which serves the Auburn-Lewiston area, today announced plans to purchase additional aircraft, the first of which will be delivered next month. Joseph C. Whitney said at Boston that the order for six Beechcraft Model 99 airplanes, represents an investment of more than $2.1 million. The firm holds options to purchase two more of the aircraft.

25 years ago, 1993

Auburn City Manager Steven D. Lewis goes public Tuesday night with the contents of his proposed 1994 budget as he asks the City Council to pass and residents to support a 4.86 percent tax increase. The $44.2 million budget includes a small pay raise for city employees who received no raise last year and otherwise keeps the same level of services. The City Council must pass a budget by June 30 and will soon begin hearings on all city departments. The meeting will allow residents to speak specifically with their councilors in smaller ward meetings after a general presentation.

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