100 years ago,1911

TURNER — The Turner Band is an aggregation of musicians that has always had a wide reputation and during the past winter the members have kept busy at practice. This band was organized in 1886 and has had a varied career as is sometimes the case with such organizations. The leader now is J. P. Hobbs.

50 years ago, 1961

The first new banking company to be formed locally since 1882 will open its doors to the public at 10 o’clock this morning.

The American Trust Co. is located at Cedar and Canal streets and will offer gifts to those persons first visiting.

The personnel staffing the bank are headed by President J. Arthur Cloutier. Dominique J. Tardif is manager of the bank and is also the executive vice president. William S. Provencher is senior vice president.

25 years ago, 1986

If certain conditions are met, the city planning staff has recommended that the Auburn Planning Board on Tuesday approve a special exception request by Dunkin Donuts to add a drive-through window on its restaurant at 360 Center St.

The proposal includes redesigning the facility’s ingress and vehicle circulation plan, the addition of nine more parking spaces and the enlargement of the building to provide for more seating and storage area.

Since the restaurant is classified as lawfully non-conforming, due to its front-yard setback, the Zoning Board of Appeals must also approve the proposal.