10 years ago
From the Journal Tribune: “A sharp focus on economic development, a new downtown waterfront redevelopment plan, news of potentially hundreds of jobs in the retail sector and union contracts settlements between teachers and police employees and the town dominated headlines in Sanford in 2005. Downtown fires, drug arrests and convictions, and a re-energized focus on expanding services offered by Goodall Hospital also made news.”
50 years ago
From the Biddeford-Saco Journal: “Dick O’Brien, Biddeford, wrestled with men’s Western Maine bowling crown from Harland Shane of Westbrook last night by 15 pins in a thrilling match that saw the local bowler come from behind to win.”
100 years ago
From the Biddeford Daily Journal: “Biddeford high school held their final practice yesterday afternoon in preparation for the game with Grays Business college this evening. The first part of the practice was given over to the drill in fundamentals. After this a lively scrummage took place between the first team and the second team, which resulted in a victory for the first team.”
— Krysteana Scribner
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