100 years ago,1911

The City of Auburn will receive sealed proposals up to noon of Jan. 26 for a five-year lease of each of the three stores located in Auburn Hall Block. City will properly take care of the sewerage and furnish water; tenants to make all repairs and install such fixtures as they may desire. Address all proposals to City Clerk plainly marked, “Proposal for Stores.” Right reserved to reject any or all bids. Per order, Committee on Public Property.

50 years ago, 1961

Temperatures in the Lewiston-Auburn area were at or below the zero mark for 13 hours yesterday, reaching a low of 18 degrees below zero in the early hours of yesterday and again dropping to zero at 9 o’clock last night.

A wind sprang up last night, making the cold seem more intense, and the weather bureau has predicted extremely cold weather and winds for today, with no relief in sight.

25 years ago, 1986

Lewiston’s Wallace School is 100 years old this year and to celebrate that fact, the staff and Principal Linda Hood are planning a special celebration week. Former administrators, teachers and students of the Main Street school are invited to attend a centennial celebration May 5-9. Each day will be loaded with events ranging from a historical presentation and filmstrip to a class run like the “old days.” Anybody affiliated with the school is asked to contact the office if they can participate.