10 years ago
From the Journal Tribune: “Additional land for recreation could be in Arundel’s future as town officials are currently looking into available property. According to Town Manager John Fraser, a site on the Mountain Road near the Public Works entrance is currently being considered for a possible ballpark and/or new Town Hall site.”
50 years ago
From the Biddeford-Saco Journal: “Biddeford police are investigating the breaking of some 40 pains of glass at two churches over the weekend. … Three young boys are being questioned by police in the matter.”
100 years ago
From the Biddeford Daily Journal: “Four establishments in the vicinity of Sullivan square, Berwick, were broken into last Friday night and the burglar was caught in the act at the garage of Charles E. Preston by Mr. Preston, who returned home from a night trip at 2.30 a.m. The fellow escaped by a window through which he had entered and succeeded in eluding capture, although Mr. Preston fired two shots in his direction.”
— Jeff Lagasse
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