100 years ago, 1912

T. J. Murphy Jr. who is in charge of the fur department at Murphy’s store, Lewiston, yesterday bought one of the finest specimens of silver gray fox skins that was ever exhibited in this section. The pelt came from the northern part of the State and is valued at about $800. It was placed on exhibition in one of the store windows yesterday afternoon and attracted much attention.

50 years ago, 1962

The Lafrance family, which operates Pleasant Dairy in Lewiston, has formed two corporations to handle the dairy operation and real estate.

One corporation is Lafrance Realty and the second is Pleasant Dairy. Mrs. Bernadette Lafrance is president of both corporations, with Henry Lafrance as treasurer of both, and Laureat Lafrance as corporation clerk. These three comprise the boards of directors.

25 years ago, 1987

While no date has been set yet, The Shoe Rack in Auburn will probably close its doors near the end of February, manager Gladys Koss said Friday afternoon.

The City Council in December granted the store, located at 20 Union St. Bypass, a going-out-of-business sale license which is good for 60 days, but can be renewed if necessary.

“The stock is going down,” said Koss, who noted that the store cannot legally bring in new stock once such a license is issued.