10 years ago

From the Journal Tribune: “Five gubernatorial candidates took part in a fast-paced, wide-ranging debate Tuesday that covered issues ranging from the Taxpayer Bill of Rights to health care to abortion. It even contained a surprising admission from one candidate who confessed to train-hopping when he was younger. Democratic Gov. John Baldacci touted his success in balancing the budget without raising taxes, and he said more time is needed for his Dirigo health plan to reach its potential.”

50 years ago

From the Biddeford-Saco Journal: “The Saco City Council agreed last night to include a referendum question on the December city elections which would set up an urban renewal authority for Saco. This action was taken at a meeting with Richard Cahill of the Department of Economic Development following the regular council session.”

100 years ago

From the Biddeford Daily Journal: “Driven by a 60- mile southwest gale, a fire that threatened a large section of East Deering, northeast of the Grand Trunk yards, destroyed one dwelling house and set fire to several others Tuesday afternoon. Two alarms were sent in. The story and a half house owned and occupied by Erasmo Bartholomew was badly damaged, causing a loss probably of $3,000. ”

— Ryder Schumacher