10 years ago
From the Journal Tribune: “Volunteers and bicycle enthusiasts from across the region turned out this weekend to lend their expertise and time to help provide reliable transportation for displaced victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.”
50 years ago
From the Biddeford-Saco Journal: “Voters will go to the polls on Monday, Dec. 13 in an election that has been described by one of the candidates for the council, incumbent Leopold (Paul) V. Sicard, as ‘one of the most important ever held in our town’s history.’ Sicard stated that this town is going through a period of transition, in which the town council will act as the governing body, in all matters, and play the major role in determining Old Orchard Beach’s ‘complexion and orderly growth.”
100 years ago
From the Biddeford Daily Journal: “That the sacred concert given in city opera house Sunday evening, under the auspices of the Biddeford and Saco Musicians association, was an artistic production surpassing anything of the kind heard in the city, was the expression of all present who love and appreciate good music.”
— Angelo J. Verzoni and Krysteana Scribner
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