100 years ago, 1917Much damage was done to the crops in this section of the State by the killing frost yesterday morning. One Auburn farmer speaking of the frost said, “It would be difficult to estimate the amount of damage done. In the low-lands whole crops were ruined, and everywhere in this section, according to […]

100 years ago, 1917The offices at the end of the second floor corridor of the Lewiston city building have been remodeled. The central part, set off by lattice work, is used for storing supplies in the school department and the offices at either side are to be used by the Board of Registration and the […]

100 years ago, 1917 Chief Nickerson of the Auburn police department, in commenting on the statement of the Auburn citizen regarding the conduct of the automobiles near Dennison street and Gamage avenue, said, “We are as yet unable to learn just what the law is that we are supposed to enforce in regard to the […]

100 years ago, 1917The Maine State Fair was washed out by rain which lasted several hours Thursday. At 11 o’clock the trustees and other officials stated that owing to the condition of the track and grounds it was best to declare the fair off. A few visitors at the grounds watched the fakirs fold their […]

100 years ago, 1917An organization is to be formed here for the purpose of enlisting the people of Androscoggin county in the welfare work of the American and Allied armies as conducted by the Army Young Men’s Christian Association. The work of the Y. M. C. A. extends into every department of the Army and […]

100 years ago, 1917Much comment is heard in Auburn, especially by the traffic officers who are on duty at Court and Main streets, in regard to the flag on Goff Block. This is one of the most conspicuous corners in the city being across from the Auburn trolley waiting room and in the heart of […]

100 years ago, 1917Three persons were injured when the 6:15 westbound train crashed into an auto owned and driven by C. W. Bagley of 6 Lafayette street, Lewiston. Riding with him were Mr. and Mrs. Rager of 41 Spring street this city. While none of the occupants were seriously hurt, the car was badly damaged. […]

100 years ago, 1917Work on the addition to the Cushman-Hollis Co’s. factory at Auburn and the new home of the First Auburn Trust Co. progressed rapidly yesterday without rainy weather or other hindrance. The hoisting apparatus is being put up at the shoe factory preparatory for hauling up the material for the new story to […]

100 years ago, 1917“Mike” Ryan, the famous marathoner and former track coach of Bates college, has desisted from training fat off the varsity speedsters and is now engaged in training fat on the succulent broiler. In other words, Mr. Ryan has bought a farm on the outskirts of Auburn, and will undertake as a sideline […]

100 years ago, 1917If you see a Lewiston policeman smiling, you know he’s thinking of next Wednesday, when he will hear the clink of the city’s gold for three months’ pay. Some of the merchants who have extended credit all this time are smiling, also. 50 years ago, 1967A well-known Lewiston business establishment has been […]