100 Years Ago – Dec. 22, 1915
Agricultural Society — The Houlton Agricultural Society, while only a few years old, has made an enviable reputation throughout the State. It has, through its efficient corps of officials, made many friends with exhibitors, men who have traveled far and wide, covering the fair circuits in many states, and those men have nothing but words of praise for the courteous treatment.
Raising wheat — Last week over 200 bushels of wheat were brought to Houlton from Danforth and ground into flour by the Houlton Mills and Light Co. Readers of the Times have seen frequent mention of the suggestion that every farmer should raise enough wheat for home consumption instead of having to pay out cold hard cash for flour.
75 Years Ago – Dec. 19, 1940
New plane — Air mail, passenger and express service was restored to Houlton Friday when the large Lockheed transport plane of the Northeast Airlines landed here for the first time. The new plane, modern in every detail, brings to Aroostook the latest in air transportation.
Mail rush — About 50,000 cards were sent from local post office three days this week. The Houlton residents are doing about the usual amount of Christmas mailing is the conclusion drawn from a statement by Mrs. Marita Peabody, postmaster.
50 Years Ago – Dec. 2, 1965
Cole’s Express — New terminal for Houlton. Cole’s Express has opened a new terminal building in Houlton on the North foad. The building contains the most modern of shipping and handling facilities, and is so constructed that it could be enlarged many times if traffic requires.
Christmas tea — The Junior High teachers in Houlton were guests of honor at a Christmas tea in the home economics department Thursday afternoon, with the tea prepared and served by eighth grade classes as a special foods project.
25 Years Ago — Dec. 19, 1990
Area growers — The growers aren’t particularly organized; they don’t even have a formal name for their charitable work. Just the same, nearly 90 percent of the area growers contributed in one way or another and raised $6,000 to benefit charities and scholars. It’s our way of saying thanks, of voicing, and showing, our appreciation not only to area schools for continuing the harvest recess, but to the students who help at harvest time as well.
Interviews — A sixth-grade class at Lambert School went on an educational field trip to Madigan Estates Nursing Home. The students were studying how the elderly view life while learning from their first-hand accounts. The students tape recorded the interviews, reviewed them and got to know the residents.
