10 years ago
From the Journal Tribune: “A 2-year-old girl who went missing into the woods was found alive and well Tuesday morning after a search by hundreds of volunteers. Katie Grant was found sleeping on the ground with a 5-month-old puppy by her side.”
50 years ago
From the Biddeford-Saco Journal: “America’s heaviest satellite – a 29-ton rocket stage like that which one day will propel astronauts to the moon – vaulted into orbit today.”
100 years ago
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From the Biddeford Daily Journal: “The public utilities commission has been notified that beginning August 1 the rates for the carrying of lumber on the Bangor & Aroostook railroad will be increased one cent per 100 pounds, which is virtually an increase of $4 per car.”
— Marissa Heffernan
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