100 years ago, 1911

There wasn’t  much big league stuff pulled off on Garcelon Field Wednesday afternoon when the new Twin City team was defeated by the Calumets, strengthened by several nonmembers to the tune of 11 to 2. Pitcher Shay was hit rather frequently, but at that, with proper fielding, the score would not have been so one-sided. There was a high wind that made fielding difficult, while clouds of dust constantly blew across the diamond.

50 years ago, 1961

A Lewiston shoe worker, Walter J. Soucy, will be the recipient of the first Humanitarian Award in the history of the American Legion.

The award, which consists of a citation and a plaque, will be presented to Soucy by Executive Councillor Ronald Speers of Winthrop, representing Gov. John H. Reed, who will be unable to be present.

25 years ago, 1986

SABATTUS — Selectmen will be discussing the merits of having an unmarked police vehicle at Monday night’s meeting.

When town residents approved a new police cruiser, they were unaware an unmarked vehicle would be the purchase.

The cruiser is a black unmarked vehicle with no police lights. The only indication the car is town property will be the municipal plates.

According to one selectman, several town residents have commented that they would not have voted for such a purchase had they been aware of the intent of the vehicle.