115 Years Ago — March 20, 1901
Stores opened evenings — All the stores in town, except the hardware stores, are open evenings. The hardware stores will remain closed during evenings until April 15.
100 Years Ago —Mar. 23, 1916
Roundhouse burned — The roundhouse of the B&A Railroad in Fort Fairfield was burned to the ground Sunday, causing a loss estimated in the neighborhood of $25,000. Two locomotives, valued at $10,000 each were in the building at the time.
Spring is in the air —Spring was officially announced Tuesday, but regular January weather prevails, especially nights. There is said to be much more snow on the ground than for several years past, at this time of year.
75 Years Ago — March 20, 1941
Clothing to Europe — The Caribou chapter of the Red Cross has recently shipped their completed quota to Jersey City for shipment to Europe. The quota consisted of five women’s dresses, 25 girls’ dresses, 20 layettes, 20 bed shirts, five men’s sweaters, 10 women’s sweaters and 20 children’s sweaters.
Oyster Bar to open — An oyster bar will be open to the public along with the reopening of the Vaughan House hotel’s coffee shop. The Oyster Bar is located on the west side of the main dining room with a separate entrance from the north portion of the building. Food available here will range from a sandwich to a stuffed baked live lobster.
50 Years Ago – March 23, 1966
On her way — More than 1,000 high school students jammed Glenn Street to cheer on Cindy Gagnon, who is on her way to Mobile, Ala., to compete in America’s Junior Miss Pageant. In addition, Caribou Chamber President Wilfred Bell handed Gagnon the key to the town of Caribou.
Egg Hunt — The Aroostook Republican is offering the county’s biggest “Easter egg” hunt. There is nothing to buy, nothing to pay, and no obligation. All you need to do is turn to Page 3, Section C of this edition and read the easy rules to start gathering “Easter eggs,” which will be available at local stores.
25 Years Ago – March 20, 1991
Woodland goes wet — A referendum question to determine whether Woodland businesses would be allowed to sell liquor passed by one vote following the community’s municipal election. Betty Ennis, administrative assistant, said the voter turnout was light. Of the more than 800 community voters, 211 exercised their voting rights at the election.
Promotion — Casco Northern Bank announced the promotion of Robin J. Carter as branch manager of the Caribou office. In her new position, Carter will supervise a staff of nine with responsibility for the daily operation of the Caribou office.
