100 years ago, 1918

Lewiston and Auburn Rotarian ladies are going after your pocket books. The big drive starts Friday night, and if the record for war stamp sales is busted wide open and put at a notch which will make other folks wonder how in time they’re going to make the figure, it will not be due to luck of vigor and enthusiasm. The big event is going to take place on the courthouse lawn, Auburn, and in addition to being a business and war proposition, excellent entertainment is assured to all those who attend and buy stamps. The Lewiston and Auburn Awning Co. has donated the use of a large tent to the committee in charge of the war savings sales committee. The committee has arranged for the Rotarians to have charge of this tent, which as said, will be located on the courthouse lawn. The boys’ band will be present and furnish music during the evening.

50 years ago, 1968

Stork racing is becoming a popular sport in Auburn. For the second day in a row, Auburn police were asked to escort an expectant mother to the hospital. The only difference was that this time the mother was headed for St. Mary’s General Hospital. Police got word of the race at 6:52 a.m. as a passing motorist told Officer Calvin Hunter he was on his way to pick up his passenger and needed an escort. It was furnished and authorities at St. Mary’s said mother arrived in time.

25 years ago, 1993

Vintage car buffs gathered in the open field beside the Frozen Custard stand in Upper Gloucester on Sunday to dazzle the public. Property owner Ken Hodgman made the rounds of more than 70 automobiles and trucks that flanked the field in several neat rows. As part of the third annual Dirigo Chapter of the Maine Obsolete Automobile League, the summer day attracted a crowd of admirers ranging from children to elders.