100 Years Ago: 1921
Sidewalks of Lisbon and Main Street began to fill about 10 o’clock rivalling yesterday’s crowd out for Dollar Days bargains. The parade was advertised for 10:30, but did not appear until nearly 11:30. The crowd was not disappointed, however, for it was a real parade — not the longest ever seen in Lewiston, but one of the cleanest and best.
50 Years Ago: 1971
On Sunday afternoon at the Dexter Swim Front. Miss Lana Libby of Harmons Corner Road, Auburn, received the title of Farm Bureau Queen. The crowning ceremony was attended by a capacity crowd of approximately 300 persons and Maynard Dolloff, Maine Commissioner of Agriculture, presented Miss Libby with her crowning glory. Miss Libby is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Libby, well known in Auburn for being successful in the farming industry. She graduated in June from Edward Little High School and her plans include attending the Auburn Maine School of Commerce this fall, Lana will be a guest at several Farm Bureau sponsored activities. In addition to a U.S. Savings Bond she received a trophy. The competition is sponsored annually by the Maine’s Farm Bureau Association and is open to high school graduates 18 years of age or more.
25 Years Ago: 1996
School-to-work partnerships are changing the way high school students learn in Maine, area educators were told this week. About 25 educators from Farmington, Kingfield. Livermore Falls and Rangeley attended a School-to-Work Opportunity report at Mt. Blue High School on Thursday. Executive Director Yvonne Damberg of the Maine Advisory Council of School-to-Work Opportunities in Augusta was one of the speakers. “Why do we need to change our schools?” Damberg said. “The kids need basic skills, grounding in academics, learning to set sensible goals. All kids can learn. Some need more time, alternative methods of teaching, strong career preparation and career awareness. They have to be aware of what’s available out there.”
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