100 Years Ago: 1922
All wage earners can afford to own their own home! A group of businessmen of Lewiston and Auburn say this is so. More than that, they say that they declare that they can furnish them properly and with modern conveniences. These men are preparing to demonstrate in a practical, and for the most part of this world, in a unique manner. These gentlemen met on Monday night at the Auburn Chamber of Commerce rooms for the purpose of formulating plans, whereby they could make the demonstration in the most complete manner and in such a way that the people of these cities could have for themselves what is possible for the man who depends on his daily work for his living to have a home, thoroughly modern, well-built and attractive and comfortable.
50 Years Ago: 1972
The Newcomers Club held its annual banquet and business session Monday evening when the members and their guests traveled to the Smith Farm in Cumberland for dinner. The evening included the presentation of an engraved silver tray to the outgoing president Mrs. Ruth McKinley. This presentation was made by Mrs. Clifford Shattuck, outgoing vice president. As part of their civic program the Newcomers made a donation to the Madison Street School in Auburn.
25 Years Ago: 1997
Great Falls School in Auburn went out with a bang during its closing picnic lunch at noon Thursday. Gloomy skies poured water straight down on about 100 students, parents and barbeque cooks who had been enjoying hot dogs and hamburgers on the playground. The party quickly moved into the gymnasium. Sitting in small groups the students shrieked and laughed each time in honor of each lightening and clap of thunder. And their enthusiasm peaked when the emergency lights flashed on and off. “This is one closing picnic that we won’t forget,” said Carrie Beaulieu, enrichment teacher for the district. The students are making memories in this controlled pandemonium. Great Falls School is one of two schools that are closing as part of the redistricting plan.
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