100 Years Ago: 1924

An article for October 26, 1923 is unavailable therefore an article from October 26, 1923 is being offered instead. 

The ribbon of concrete that runs from Lewiston and Auburn to Gray and on into Portland, the greatest stretch of road in Maine of its kind and one of the wonder roads of New England was officially and affectionately dedicated to the service of the state on Friday morning.

50 Years Ago: 1974

The 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Rosaire J. Cliche of 33 Mellon St., Lewiston, was celebrated recently at a surprise party arranged in their honor.

The evening started out with a family supper at Rolandeau’s Restaurant followed by an open house at the home of the couple.

25 Years Ago: 1999

Friends, family and coworkers of Carole Cross have raised funds for a memorial cement bench, to be dedicated in cooperation with the Abused Women’s Advocacy Project at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30. The bench is located at the small park where her vigil was held, at Pine and Webster streets.

Members of her family, friends and coworkers are expected to attend and share memories of Cross. All are invited to share memories of her and to share a commitment to ending violence against women and children in their homes.

The dedication will also mark the end of Domestic Violence Awareness Month for this year.

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