100 years ago, 1912
DETECTIVES AT OUR CITY POLLS – Repeaters, Beware! Every Man Will Be marked by Many Eyes. Fifty men of the widest personal knowledge of Lewiston voters will watch the vote in the seven wards in Lewiston, Monday. In addition to this, a corps of detectives will also be on duty. Any man found voting illegally will be arrested and brought to trial under the laws of the United States government Federal elections. The PEOPLE are at last awake! Let repeaters and fraudulent voters beware!
50 years ago, 1962
Roland Bolduc of 10 Birch St., Lewiston, left today for New York City where he will appear again as a contestant on the Ted Mack Amateur Hour television show. Bolduc, who does a yodeling act, appeared first on the Aug. 26 program. The new program will be taped tomorrow and will appear in this area either Sept. 9 or 16. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bolduc of Augusta and has appeared in many variety shows in Lewiston and Auburn.
25 years ago, 1987
WCBB will wind down its 25th anniversary celebration as friends, members, underwriters, and supporters join forces with the American Volksporters Association in a seven-mile “volksmarch” of scenic West Auburn on Sept. 13 at Lost Valley Ski Area in Auburn. Volksmarching is an exciting new family-oriented sport in the United States. It is a German word which literally translated means “people walk.” The walk will be along rural paved and unpaved roads. With proper care, this trail is suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.
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