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Exhibits offers a weekly glance at whats on display at Charlottesville-area galleries and other venues.

100 years Ago: 1923 The season’s first EL high school sorority dancing party will be held Friday evening at Mrs. Heth’s Academy, Lisbon St., Lewiston. Kappa Theta Sigma girls entertaining. Several successful parties were given by the popular club last season. Dance orders have been in the process of being exchanged now for several days, […]

100 years Ago: 1923 Maine democratic women are making extensive plans for the “School of Democracy and Institution of Politics” which will open Portland December 4. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Robert T. Tiner Jr., a nine year member of the Auburn Police Department was promoted Tuesday to the rank of Captain. Tiner, who joined the […]

IN 1820, AFTER serving at the Washington Navy Yard, Lt. Cmdr. John Porter arrived at his new post at the Portsmouth Navy Yard in Kittery, Maine. His commanding officer would

IN 1820, AFTER serving at the Washington Navy Yard, Lt. Cmdr. John Porter arrived at his new post at the Portsmouth Navy Yard in Kittery, Maine. His commanding officer would

Blueprint Cookies, a Florida-based chain specializing in fresh, daily cookies is opening their first location in Philadelphia this week!

100 Years Ago: 1923 It is always good for autoists to remember that there is no prize offered for beating a railroad train over a crossing. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Making Lewiston-Auburn winter months more bearable, employees of the Maine Department of Transportation began their annual task of installing wooden windbreakers on the windy side of […]

If you're looking for healthcare on the outskirts of Philadelphia, two PA hospitals have just received a 'D' grade when it comes to patient's safety and more.

100 Years Ago: 1923 Athletes who proposed to compete in the Olympic games next year will receive their tryouts starting June 24 in Harvard Stadium. The National Amateur Athletic Union decided at a meeting tonight. It also was agreed to postpone the National Track and Field Championship. They will meet after the Olympic games. 50 Years Ago: […]

100 Years Ago: 1923 A local woman inquires as to why someone hasn’t thought of a week or a day to honor uncles and aunts when they’re observing special occasions. 50 Years Ago: 1973 (Sun-Journal photo) Admiring a few of the interesting antiques, which will be offered at the annual Antique Show and Sale at the […]