100 Years Ago: 1922

About $80 was realized from the Biblical play, “A Purim Dream,” presented by girls from the Lewiston-Auburn Y.W.H.A. in Abou Ben Adem Hall, Auburn, Wednesday evening. Half of that amount will be donated to some charitable organization in the near future. About 20 were present at the performance and many more at the dance which followed.

50 Years Ago: 1972

The Lewiston-Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce is looking among its membership for persons willing to and able to serve as “resource persons”’ for students. In a letter of explanation to members in 1971 it was requested that Chamber volunteers assist the young people. The program is designed to provide intensive occupational guidance, counseling: and initial placement services for those individuals about to leave school, Markee noted.

25 Years Ago: 1997

“Top 40,” the a cappella quartet well known in the Lewiston-Auburn area, is venturing into new territory on Friday, March 21, when the group travels to Rumford for a concert at the Coffee House at the United Methodist Church. The members of the “Top 40,” two lawyers, a psychologist and a teacher, met while singing in the Androscoggin Chorale and soon discovered their common interest in 50s and 70s doo-wop and “girl group” music. Since their debut in 1989, they expanded their repertoire to include calypso, songs by Elvis and the Beatles, show tunes and always a surprise or two. “Their outstanding voices, energetic and exuberant presentation and evident enjoyment provide an evening to be remembered,” says Ross Swain in making the announcement. In addition to performing for balloonists and statesmen, among others, “Top 40” has organized and hosted a gathering of a cappella groups, the “Battle of the Blends,” for the last three years. Located at 198 Linnell St, in the Virginia section of Rumford, the Coffee House admission is $8 and the performance starts at 7 p.m.

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