100 Years Ago: 1921

The Lewiston streets over which the circus moved in and out of town last week are much in need of oiling. The heavy teams cut the surface of the streets badly, and the thin sheet in the first place has entirely disappeared.

50 Years Ago: 1971

A view from the Lewiston side of the site of the construction of the third bridge spanning the Androscoggin River between Auburn and Lewiston shows work is moving ahead. On Boxer Island a crane can be seen sitting on a filled area, engaged in excavation work for number three pier that will be set about 60 feet  from the island’s shore toward Lewiston. On the hill of the island are the pre-built forms for the pier which will be set in place later. Steel work on the Auburn end of the bridge is expected to start next month, A view, taken close to an abutment on the Lewiston side, gives a view all the way across the river to the approach excavation work which has been done on the Auburn side of the river.

25 Years Ago: 1996

Winterwood, comprised of Denny Breau and Brad Harnois, will present a musical program at the All Souls Chapel at Poland Spring this week sponsored by the Poland Spring Preservation Society. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and donations are $3 a person. The Poland Extension will serve free refreshments after the performance.

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