100 Years Ago: 1924

A report current in Lewiston Wednesday morning that the Mystic Ballroom on Lisbon Street was to be remodeled into a suite of offices, was corrected Wednesday noon by a statement from the office of William P. Gray that the office in the upper floors were to be moved to the main floor of the ballroom for the summer months.

50 Years Ago: 1974

When the 1974 Central Maine Home and Modern Living Show takes place April 17-21 at Lewiston Memorial Armory, visitors will be greeted with a new attraction.

This year several sections of the show will be set aside for displays of floral arrangements and a welcome garden made up of local florists.

Almost 90 percent of the floor space has been reserved by local and out-of-town firms for displaying the newest products for services for home improvement and home building.

The show is sponsored by the L-A Chamber of Commerce and managed by Four Seasons Exhibitions Co., Inc.

Valuable prizes will be awarded each hour.

25 Years Ago: 1999

It’s time to spring forward off our couches and get up from our TV sets and prepare to start living…outdoors.

And the best way to start is by visiting the Auburn Mall Spring Outdoor Show, Sunday April 25 from 9 am to 4 pm.

Just visit the giant tent located near Turner Street and get a special preview of virtually every kind of product and service you need to enjoy the great outdoors this spring and summer.

It’s going to be an out-and-out delight.

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