100 Years Ago: 1921

Auburn youngsters are finding the skating on the “Logan” exceptionally fine, it is said. Authorities say the ice is not yet safe, however.

50 Years Ago: 1971

Two St. Dominic High School students are devoting two hours each day to special training at the Healy Day Care Center. Marietta Lauze, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Laurier Lauze of Howard Street Lewiston  and Jacqueline Labonte, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Labonte of College Street, Lewiston are working for high school credits in the special course in Early Childhood Training.

25 Years Ago: 1996

Celebrating the 14th annual tradition, Stephens Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will light the Christmas tree in front of the hospital on Wednesday, at 5 p.m. to welcome the holiday season in the Oxford Hills. Tree lights are now on sale to benefit the auxiliary. The community is invited to share in the holiday spirit at the tree lighting ceremony, which will take place in front of the hospital. The auxiliary will serve hot chocolate  coffee and cookies to all who attend. The festivities will include music and carol singing and will once again feature the Oxford Hills High School Viking Voices and Vikettes and the Wind Ensemble, conducted by Cynthia Wescott. For those who cannot attend, Norway Savings Bank and WOXO radio will sponsor a live radio broadcast from the hospital.

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