100 years ago,1910

The New Auburn evening school was opened for registration last evening, when the number of pupils that signified their intention of taking the course is said to have established a record. Principal J. L. Hooper of the Webster Grammar School is in charge.

50 years ago, 1960

A B-B gun raider has peppered windows in at least nine business establishments on Main Street in Lewiston, causing damages estimated unofficially at $1,500.

The B-B gun “bandit,” apparently working from a car during the early-morning hours Friday, shot with the air rifle from 288 Main St. all along the way to the North Bridge. At some establishments, more than one window was hit.

In most of the cases, the windows damaged by the pellets were large display windows which will be costly to replace, police said.

25 years ago, 1985

PARIS — Weekend vandalism at the Riverside Cemetery here has been described as the worst ever seen, with some of the more than 100 gravestones damaged beyond repair.

“It’s the worst it’s ever been” said Albert Carey, president and treasurer of the Riverside Cemetery Association after surveying the area Monday, “It is terrible. You just wouldn’t believe it.”

Over 100 stones of varying sizes and descriptions were overturned and/or broken into pieces, according to Carey.