100 Years Ago-Mar. 12, 1914
In the classifieds — Notice: The speeding of horses on any of the streets in Caribou village must positively be stopped, Chief of Police. For Sale: Sawdust at 3 cents per barrel, good opportunity to load, D. J. Turner, Perham. Seamstress: Having returned to Caribou, I will be glad to engage work for old friends or a limited number of new ones who wish dressmaking done at their homes, Lila Wiggin.
Local business news — Carpenters will begin work soon making ready the office of W. R. Smith on Sweden street for a millinery store to be occupied by Miss Evelyn Smith. C. F. Lemereau has sold his farm to Eubald Thibodeau and will move into the village; the farm contained 80 acres and sold for $10,500. A large and enthusiastic meeting of the Caribou Board of Trade was held in Odd Fellows hall Friday evening with nearly one hundred being present.
75 Years Ago-Mar. 16, 1939
One room schools seek magazines — Scattered all over this great county are a number of rural one roomed schools. These schools need good magazines. “Locally there are about 20 one roomed schools and we could use 50 magazines of the right kind in each of these schools, “ said one of the superintendents. On Saturday, March 25, Scouts will call at the homes of any citizens who care to donate magazines.
Aroostook County State Park opening events — The official opening of Aroostook County State Park at Quoggy Joe Mountain will take place Sunday, March 19th. The public is cordially invited. The Northmen Ski Club of Caribou will have supervision of all competitive sports events. Invitations have been sent by Larry Alline, chairman of the dedication committee, to all ski clubs and high schools throughout Aroostook to take part. Caribou athletes to compete are: Emerson Pendleton, James Briggs, Linwood Wellington Jr., Wilfred Virgie, Richard Wellington and Donald Cousins.
50 Years Ago-Mar. 12, 1964
Civil Defense Month — Cyr Post, American Legion Auxiliary is observing Civil Defense Month during March. Guest speaker Mrs. Marjorie, RN, town nurse and instructor of the Civil Defense-sponsored first aid program, explained a course called “Medical Self Help,” weekly two hour sessions designed to train individuals to maintain health without help, when professional care and normal services are not available.
Dairy club elects officers: Jeffrey Peterson was elected president at a meeting of the Aroostook Valley Dairy Club at the Woodland school. Other officers are: Ben Anderson, vice president; Debra Peterson, secretary; Judy Dow, treasurer; Dena Winslow, flag bearer and Linda Anderson, reporter.
25 Years Ago-Mar. 15, 1989
Winter sleigh ride — Enjoying a winter sleigh ride through the woods and lunch at Dean’s in Portage last Saturday were members of the New Sweden Homemaker’s Extension with members Eloise Anderson, Donna Bither, Pam Doody, Amy Holmquist, Lorraine Jepson, Betty Grant, Eleanor Morrill, Vi Moynahan and guest Claire Morin. The two-horse drawn sleigh was driven by Mike Luchette of North Woods Expeditions in Nashville Plantation. Sarah Brooks gave a briefing on the horses and a tour of the home they will be opening up as a “bed and breakfast.”
Gould & Smith relocates — Officials of Gould & Smith Inc. of Presque Isle announced yesterday the company will move its operation to Caribou following construction of a community investment building in the city’s light industrial park on Route 89.
File photo 1964
Boyhood friends, SP4 Clinton R. Bernaiche (second from right) and PFC Jerome R. Holmes of the 51st Signal Battalion and Caribou, repeat the oath as they re-enlist for a three-year tour. Officiating the swearing-in ceremony is 1st Lt. A.R. Marshall, I Corps re-enlistment officer, while assistant DFC G.O. Farris, holds the flag.
