115 Years Ago-Aug 4, 1897
• The ladies of Caribou are making preparations to give a lawn party social in about two weeks on Mrs. R. A. Shaw’s lawn, South Main Street for the purpose of raising funds to secure a cart and oxen for the use of Miss Sarah Barrows in her missionary work in India.
100 Years Ago-July 31, 1913
• Edison’s talking pictures — Edison’s Kinetophone will be the novel theatrical attraction at the Dreamland Aug. 6 and 7. The electric wizard has been at work on the “talking pictures” for a number of years and it was only when he was assured of absolute perfection that he would allow it to be presented to the amusement world.
• Normal School summer students — The Aroostook State Normal summer school opened for a six weeks’ term with the follow area students in attendance: Ezetha H. Churchill, M. Pear Hackenhull, Frank A. Malcolm and Eva M. McShea of Fort Fairfield; Eva C. Norbeck and Verna Norton of Caribou; and Eva M. Smith, Elsie M. Barnum and Teckla Hjulstrom of Woodland.
75 Years Ago-Aug 4, 1938
• The situation in Europe — Rotarians at their regular luncheon enthusiastically received the fine talk on European conditions by F. M. Crossman, a consulting engineer from New York City. The speaker explained his business travel to various countries in Europe required an insight into political conditions, and he was of the firm conviction that another European war will eventually result in the not to distant future.
• Camping out in Patten — The first annual Boy Scout camp at Hay Lake, Patten, closed Saturday after a two weeks period of training. The Hay Lake site is a former C. C. C. camp renovated by Katahdin Council. Vaughn Norell of Caribou, was awarded a merit badge in personal health and wood carving, also the Senior American Red Cross Life Saving rating.
50 Years Ago-Aug 1, 1963
• Fined for fireworks — As if things weren’t hot enough on recent nights, one fellow decided to set off a firecracker barrage. Of all places, too, he chose the Cary Memorial Hospital area. The escapade brought police to the scene and a $25 fine after District Court Judge Melvin E. Anderson heard the evidence.
• Sales tax payout — Caribou can expect direct subsidy payments from the state amounting to $643,040 during the 1963-64 fiscal period, according to Rep. Sam A. R. Albair. Fiscal 1962-63 state subsidy payments to Caribou totaled $280,614, $362,426 less than the figure projected by Albair for the next year. Staunchly defending the one percent increase in the sales tax, Albair says that the $362,426 would have been lost to Caribou had the levy not been raised to four percent.
25 Years Ago-Aug 3, 1988
• Buck or doe deadline — Deer hunters who don’t want to be limited to “bucks only” this fall are reminded the deadline is approaching to apply for a 1988 any-deer permit. The department plans to issue about 44,500 permits this year, entitling holders to take either a buck or doe deer.
• Racing under the lights — Canadian and American fans were treated to a fast-moving, heart-stopping night of racing under the lights at Challenger International Raceway in Caribou on Saturday. Challenger welcomed eight Canadian stock cars to compete in a 50-lap feature race. Ivan Graham, car 22, claimed the checkered flag, with Nelson Chapman, taking second and Ray MacCray, a Canadian guest, placing third.
