10 years ago
From the Journal Tribune: “As rock bands blasted and tailgate parties served up barbecue and brew, thousands of people poured into the streets Monday night, hoping to forget about Hurricane Katerina during a Mardi Gras-like celebration of the Saint’s first home game since the storm.”
50 years ago
From the Biddeford-Saco Journal: “A proposed law prescribing a mandatory 25-year prison term for persons using firearms in most felonies has been endorsed by the Maine Rifle and Pistol Association. The measure, drafted by Rep. Carlton E. Littlefield, R-Hampden, would apply to robbery, assault, rape, burglary and kidnapping.”
100 years ago
From the Biddeford Daily Journal: “Biddeford will be well represented among the race horses at the big Acton fair next week. Eight of the best in the city at getting over the dirt hitched to a sulky are entered.”
— Marissa Heffernan
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