100 Years Ago: 1922

Make a trip to the North bridge, look at the water pouring over the falls and dam — and return home to be thankful.

50 Years Ago: 1972

A skunk brought demolition work to an abrupt halt on Whitney Street, Auburn, late this morning. A spokesman for the State Highway Commission which is involved in demolition work in connection with the Union Street By-pass Project, notified police at about 11:45 this morning that when part of a building was being razed on Whitney Street, a section of it fell onto a skunk which had run from the building. The animal was pinned underneath. The police complaint states there was a very strong odor evident in the area. Game Warden Dan Glidden was called to dispose of the animal.

25 Years Ago: 1997

Hillview Housing will cut a ribbon at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday to officially open a new playground area. Brenda Moore, coordinator for the use of the playground, will be present with city officials, Head Start representatives and Lewiston Housing residents and staff. Rain date is Wednesday at the same time. Supervision of the playground will be done by Hillview residents who are CPR active  and first aid certified. The playground and its operation is a collaborative effort between Head Start, the Lewiston Housing Authority and the Hillview Resident Council.

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