100 years ago,1911

A new order goes into effect tonight at the Lewiston Post Office. For the past four years, the carriers window has been open from 7 to 8 and, after that, mail could be obtained from the carriers delivery by applying to the general delivery window until 11:30. Under the new order the carriers delivery window will be open from 7 until 8and then none can be obtained from the general delivery window.

50 years ago, 1961

Seventeen Androscoggin County residents have been notified to appear at 2:30 p.m. March 7, the opening day of the March term of Androscoggin Superior Court, for naturalization ceremonies.

All except one of the individuals is a resident of Lewiston and Auburn. They will appear before Justice Armand A. Dufresne Jr. to take the oath of allegiance.

Four are asking that their names be changed.

25 years ago, 1986

Lewiston police stopped 424 cars within a one-and-a-half-hour period Friday night in the first tryout of a roadblock program designed to deter driving under the influence.

Only one arrest, for allegedly driving under the influence and after license suspension, resulted from the stops, said Sgt. Andy D’Eramo, head of the LPD’s Selective Enforcement Team, which is handling the roadblock program.

D’Eramo said police did not receive any complaints about the roadblock, which was set up on Canal Street at 11 p.m.