10 years ago
From the Journal Tribune: “Bolstered by Fidel Castro’s surprise hand-off of power, the Bush administration is preparing to ease some immigration rules for Cubans who want to live in the United States, focusing largely on reuniting families now separated by politics and the sea.”
50 years ago
From the Biddeford-Saco Journal: “The Biddeford Neighborhood Youth Corps today announced the first of its summer work progress reports. One of the projects receiving top priority is the cleaning and painting of all three levels of Emery School, according to Youth Corps officials.”
100 years ago
From the Biddeford Daily Journal: “‘Mike,’ the pet dog of R. A. Fairfield of Saco, well known to dozens of the acquaintances of Mr. Fairfield, is dead. His age was 13 years which is a good many for a dog. This little canine, an Irish terrier, was the constant companion of his owner for years and was a remarkably intelligent and companionable little friend.”
— Marissa Heffernan
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