100 Years Ago: 1922

Local radio stations report a radio concert from Washington, D.C., covering a speech by President Harding there. A short concert was given by the Marine Band

50 Years Ago: 1972

The Lewiston and Auburn Jaycees will host a Halloween Costume Ball at the Inn at Poland Spring on Friday evening on Oct 27.

Dancing and games are planned, and the matter of costumes is optional. Serving as general chairman is Thomas Endicott and Joseph Gagnon is co-chairman.

25 Years Ago: 1997

(from a Sun Journal photo) Two students at Northern Chi Martial Arts Center in Lewiston earned trophies in a recent karate competition at Freeport. From the left are Logan Cornett. chief instructor James Ambrose, and Natasha Brown.

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