100 years ago, 1913
Various things of interest from a teaspoonful of sand from the Red Sea to Indian relies from Damariscotta may be found, carefully labeled and tucked away in a small desk drawer in the Lewiston public library. Most of these curios were collected by the late Dr. Langdon Gilmore, father of Miss Evelyn L. Gilmore, the librarian, and others been loaned by people to whom Miss Gilmore has spoken of her desire to establish a museum in the library. Who knows but this may be the acorn which will grow into a big oak — in the shape of an interesting and valuable collection? Consul Harry P. Dill of Orillia, Ontario, has kindly loaned several rare old books and also an Indian relic, which was known as a smoothing stone and was used to press the skins of beasts. That the school children would appreciate a museum is certain for they display no end of interest in this small group of articles and Miss Gilmore never tires in telling them about the articles.
50 years ago, 1963
Sixteen Sun-Journal newsboys saw their first professional football game Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park, Boston, as the Boston Patriots lost to the San Diego Charges by a 7 to 6 score. The boys were winners in a subscription contest in which they qualified by obtaining the required new “starts.” It was the first time in several years that newsboys have been treated to a professional football game. In some former years, contest winners have viewed college games. The boys also had a dinner served at Portsmouth, N.H., on the return trip.
25 years ago, 1988
An industrial arts course in laser technology is fascinating youngsters at the Poland Community School. The middle school students, ages 11 and 12, are relishing the chance to experiment and perhaps to try to communicate by laser with Soviet cosmonauts. The course keeps minds churning before and after school. “On the bus. I thought about using lasers for electricity,” sixth-grader Darek Cates said.
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