100 years ago: 1918

The Lewiston and Auburn community chorus held its first rehearsal since the State Fair, in Lewiston City Hall, Wednesday evening. Over 300 members showed that their interest had not flagged during this long, enforced vacation and they came with the fall program clipped from the Lewiston Journal, prepared to sing the old songs and to learn new.

50 years ago: 1968

During November all the churches in Maine are making an effort to gather good, used clothing to be sent to places of need in other countries. The Protestant drive is from Nov. 10-17 . the Roman Catholic campaign is from Nov. 24-30. The Catholic collection is part of the program of Catholic Relief Services under the auspices of the Catholic Bishops of the United States. The Protestants collection is coordinated in Maine by the Maine Councils and is part of the national programs of Church World Services.

25 years ago: 1993

Roughly 5 gallons of Number 6 fuel oil dribbled out at the Auburn Exit 12 turnpike ramp from a tanker truck en route to a pulp plant in Jay, said Auburn Police officer Timothy Morrell. Though the oil was cleaned up promptly by firefighters and presented no environmental or health problems. Morrell said the oil was much like tar and was very very slick, and did present a hazard to drivers. When the fuel was loaded in South Portland. a rubber gasket was improperly seated, causing the tank to leak periodically and at abrupt stops and starts. Wade Blanchard, a driver for the Virginia-based Superiors Carriers, was not fined or summoned, said Morrell. The incident was reported to police by a driver behind the truck with a cellular phone.

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