100 years ago: 1918

The community Christmas tree has already been placed in Union Square, in front of the B. Peck Co. store and on Christmas Eve at 10:30 the Community Chorus will gather around the brilliantly lighted tree and sing the songs best suited to the occasion. There is no limit to the numbers of this Community Chorus. The two cities are invited to join in whether they have previously sung with the chorus or not and help to spread the holiday spirit. This is the first community Christmas tree Lewiston has had, although it has proved a great success in other cities in uniting different elements of the city and promoting the community spirit.

50 years ago: 1968

A coin “give-away” was the feature Wednesday night at the annual Christmas party of the Lewiston-Auburn Stamp and Coin Club, which started at 7:30 p.m. at the YMCA building. Some 125 persons were present when prizes of 15 silver dollars, 1921-D and 1921-P Mercury dimes and a $10 gold piece were “given away.” A light menu of sandwiches, soft drinks, coffee, chips and dips was served.

25 years ago: 1993

“Opening Up Your Creativity” will be the topic for the YWCA’s next Women’s Growth Series. The featured speaker will be Kathleen Allan, a Unitarian Universalist community minister who has been involved with groups of women exploring their creativity in experiential workshops. Currently a substance abuse counselor at Mercy Hospital, Portland, she has a special interest in helping women uncover their creativity for use in healing, play, and pleasure. These four creativity workshops will be held at the YWCA, 133 East Ave, on Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m.

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