100 Years Ago: 1922

The annual ball and dance of the local Knights of Columbus opened at Lewiston City Hall last night with more than 1500 attending. It was a fine beginning, and the end will be tonight with the Mardi Gras Masquerade.

50 Years Ago: 1972

Construction of the new K-Mart Shopping center on Center Street is running well ahead of schedule as a result of the prevailing weather conditions during the winter which has permitted construction to continue. The roof has been set in place and while the store was originally scheduled to open in November it is now anticipated that the opening will be considerably before that time.

25 Years Ago: 1997

The Lewiston City Council will review a plan to provide more parking around the public library by shortening the time on nearby meters and offering a free hour in the public lot and garage. The request by library officials comes on the heels of a major multi-million dollar library expansion, which is expected to boost use from 500 patrons daily to 800 by the end of the year. Library officials initially requested meters on Pine Street between Lisbon and Park streets be removed entirely. But city officials are recommending against it, saying parking enforcement is more difficult without meters.

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