100 years ago, 1911

A dancing party was given in Musical Union Studio last evening by members of the Ko-Ko-Ke-Ka Club of Frye Grammar School. The studio was prettily decorated with banners of all descriptions. About 15 couples enjoyed the dancing until a late hour. The chaperons were Mrs. L. B. Leighton, Mrs. H. E. Abbott, Miss Inez Webster and Miss Ethel Taylor.

50 years ago, 1961

Auburn Mayor Paul F. Brogan last night cut a red ribbon at “Uncle John’s” drive-in restaurant on Center Street to mark the official opening of the city’s new eatery.

The establishment, operated by John Goucher of Auburn, is located at Center Street and North River Road.

25 years ago, 1986

A rusty handgun found on the Bates College campus last week appears to have been buried for several years, according to Lewiston police.

The handgun, which was found at the construction site of the college’s new performing arts center near Russell Street, was turned over to police last Monday by Bates Security Chief Stanley Piawlock, after being found a day or two earlier.

Police said Monday that the gun would be sent to the Maine State Police laboratory to see if it could be determined how long it had been buried.