10 years ago
From the Journal Tribune: “For those who haven’t been paying attention, (Old Orchard Beach) business owners and administration have been working diligently over the past few years to change the town’s image. The changes are becoming apparent in everything from the town’s new motto, ‘It’s a Shore Thing,’ to the efforts that have been seen through curb appeal, which attempts to make businesses attractive from the street.”
50 years ago
From the Biddeford-Saco Journal: “John Narsiff, president of the Biddeford Parent-Teacher Association opened last night’s meeting at the John F. Kennedy Memorial elementary school … with a discussion on the need and importance of the PTA and the role of parents in the growth and development of the child.”
100 years ago
From the Biddeford Daily Journal: “This morning the molders in the Saco-Lowell foundry were notified that the plant would be shut down until Monday morning on account of the intense heat. The workmen willingly accepted the vacation and hoping in the meantime that the hot spell would break and relief appear once more.”
— Jeff Lagasse
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