10 years ago
From the Journal Tribune: “York County residents beset by flood waters from the Mother’s Day rains will receive a combined total of $2.8 million in assistance in federal funds, split between direct assistance and low-interest loans.”
50 years ago
From the Biddeford-Saco Journal: “Maine State police were attempted today to determine the source of more than $1,200 that was found blowing around in the breeze at the intersection of Routes 100 and 220.”
100 years ago
From the Biddeford Daily Journal: “Guy Hight, gate tender at the Old Orchard Street crossing of the Boston & Maine railroad, recently received a handsome offer for his educated cat, which has performed wonderful stunts, one of which is stopping the Bar Harbor train, and also protecting the little park opposite the railroad station from sparrows.”
— Marissa Heffernan
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