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100 Years Ago: 1921
A large flock of wild geese flew over Pine street in a northerly direction at about 2 o’clock one morning recently. The flock was of immense size and flying low enough so the birds could be plainly seen by the moonlight. They were squawking loudly and aroused several light sleepers from their morning slumber.
50 Years Ago: 1971
At the Great Falls Urban Renewal Project in downtown Auburn, crews from Bridge Construction of Augusta could be seen on Franklin Street, which was discontinued for good today, ripping up curbing. Use of the Franklin Street Parking lot was also discontinued today, and parking meters removed. When the site preparation is completed, the entire section between Turner, Franklin and North Main Streets, will be graded level looking northerly. The Augusta firm, which submitted the lowest bid of $31,400, has 60 days to complete the project, but is expected to finish in about half that time.
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