100 years ago, 1915
The liquor situation In Lewiston and Auburn remained about the same Friday and New Year’s eve and those who had banked on the change in sheriff to make a difference in conditions had to wait a little while longer. The places that have that old familiar look lacked for most part that old familiar odor that beer emits as it gurgles its way up to the embellished bar at the cry of “two beers.” And, by the way, getting in the draught couldn’t be done in Lewiston as far as the Lewiston Journal reporter could find. Even the banks were closed.
50 years ago, 1965
“Our Christmas present came late this year,” a very proud Mrs. Dorothy Tardif of Auburn said this morning, lying in her Central Maine General Hospital bed, holding her “present” close to her. Earlier this morning, Mrs. Tardif gave birth to Lewiston-Auburn’s New Year’s Baby — a nine pound, 11 ounce baby boy. Frederick Joseph drew his first breath at exactly 5:08 a.m., while dad, Joseph Tardif anxiously paced the third floor corridor.
The new addition to the Tardif family which resides at 256 Main St.. Auburn was originally scheduled to arrive Christmas Eve, but he was tardy.
Mrs. Tardif, as mother of Mr. 1965, will receive numerous gifts for herself and the new baby, donated by various Lewiston-Auburn businessmen.
25 years ago, 1990
A law that prohibits retailers from using plastic bags unless customers ask for them went into effect Monday, but was having little apparent impact on two supermarkets in the Twin Cities Tuesday. Mark Dube, night manager of the Spring Street Shop ‘n Save in Auburn said there have “not really been many people asking” for plastic bags. “We’re using a little less than normal,” he said. “Nothing much has really changed so far.” He added that he does not expect the new law to cause any problems for the store.
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