Throwback to October 5

100 years ago: 1922

One of the largest poultry exhibits at the New Gloucester Fair is FE Field of Auburn. This young boy has no less than 46 birds in his coops and these include twelve different varieties. At home, on Gamage Avenue, he has some 200 birds and intends to continue to increase the number. They are the kind of citizens to build a vibrant and thriving community.

50 years ago: 1972

The Lewiston-Auburn Newcomers Club will hear four speakers at its next meeting. to be held at 8 p.m. on Monday evening, October 9 at the Holiday Inn.

Addressing the club will be Ms. Roberta Austin, Executive Director of the Lewiston-Auburn Young Women's Association; Mrs. Barbara' Trafton, swimming and leisure director of the association; and Andrew White and Mrs. Renee Laine, members of the Community Little Theater Association. Ms. Laine will demonstrate stage make-up.

25 years ago: 1997

More than 500 students, staff, parent volunteers and friends from Cascade Brook School in Farmington braved uncertain weather on an October day this week to challenge the Weld Mountains.

A mix of fourth, fifth and sixth graders, with three or more adults in each group, were assigned to summit Tumbledown, Mount Blue, Blueberry or Bald Mountain.

The hike is part of a school-wide project attempted at the beginning of each year. The reasons behind the strenuous day of activities are many, teachers say. Most talk about teamwork, having to cooperate with each other to get to the top of the mountain. Or they talk about how to learn what it's like to climb a mountain: the student sets a goal (the summit) and works hard to reach that goal, while making new friends. And in the process, they create a community of caring students who ensure a successful school year.

The material used in Looking Back is produced exactly as it originally appeared, although spelling mistakes and errors may be corrected.

The material used in Looking Back is produced exactly as it originally appeared, although spelling mistakes and errors may be corrected.

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