100 Years Ago: 1924

While operating a three ton tractor near Monmouth Fish Hatchery Tuesday afternoon moving a building, Frank Libby was seriously injured by the overturning of the heavy machine which pinned him underneath.

The tractor was pried off and first aid was rendered to the unconscious man by Dr. F. L. Chenery, Jr., and he was removed to his home nearby. Dr. E. F. Pierce of Lewiston was also summoned in consultation. Mr. Libby was found to have a broken shoulder, broken ribs and probable internal injuries.

The accident occurred on a new piece of gravel road near the bridge, on the fish hatchery road. Fortunately, owing to the soft surface and depressions in the gravel, Mr. Libby escaped instant death which would have resulted from a hard smooth road.

50 Years Ago: 1974

The Textile Workers Union of America has, according to area director Denis Blais, filed an action with the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission on behalf of workers at Pioneer Plastics.

Union officials contend that the Auburn firm is in violation of the Civil Rights Act, specifically involving discrimination against female employees who are denied insurance benefits, it’s said, for pregnancy-related disabilities, unless a separate policy is purchased by the employee.

25 Years Ago: 1999

A telephoned bomb threat forced the evacuation of more than 1,300 Lewiston High School students and staff Thursday morning, but no explosives were found and no arrests have been made, officials said.

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