100 years ago, 1911

The excavation has been finished for a monster gas storage tank for the Lewiston Gaslight Company and as soon as the foundations are completed, work on the superstructure will be rushed. The erection of this tank is a testimonial to the faith the company holds in the future prosperity of the two cities.

50 years ago, 1961

Auburn Patrolman Robert L. Vaillancourt will take a leave of absence from the Auburn Police Department next fall to attend Bates College, according to an announcement yesterday by Police Chief Alton E. Savage. Savage said Vaillancourt’s leave will start the first of October. He will take his annual vacation prior to starting the period of his leave of absence.

25 years ago, 1986

A Lewiston Police Department internal investigation into the origins of an electronic listening device discovered in a room where police officers take coffee breaks is almost completed, Police Chief Gregory C. Hanscom said Thursday night.

The bug was discovered April 28 inside the door of a coffee vending machine, said Patrolman Ivan Boudreau.

Boudreau said the wireless microphone is designed to transmit to a nearby receiver. He said the receiver was located in the captain’s office adjacent to the dispatch center.

Hanscom said he had no knowledge of the bug until it was brought to his attention by the patrolmen’s union.