115 Years Ago —Nov. 6, 1901
Veteran dies — Wm. R. Bubar, a veteran of the Civil War, died Wednesday afternoon.
Big trip — H.A. Edwards visited Presque Isle Friday in his automobile, making the trip to that village in 55 minutes. On his return home, and when about four miles this side of Presque Isle, the piston rod on his carriage was broken, the result being that Mr. Edwards and his carriage were hauled home on a wagon.
100 Years Ago — Sept. 10, 1916
Scarcity — Labor is scarce in Aroostook, much more so than common at this time of year. It is next to impossible to secure a sufficient number of men to work in the woods, although the wages offered are the highest ever known, $38-$45 per month.
75 Years Ago — Nov. 6, 1941
Airport beacon —A 50-foot steel tower for an aviation light beacon has recently been erected at the Caribou Municipal Airport in the northwest portion of the field. Specifications call for a 13-foot base, a 1,000-watt revolving light and a green blinker light that will identify the landing field with its call letters “IB”. Operation of the beacon will not be completed until spring.
CHS enrolls 741 — Principal John A. Partridge of CHS announced a total enrollment of 741 for fall. The freshman class boasted the largest number with 188 enrolled. Sophomores stood at 112, with juniors 109 and seniors 102.
50 Years Ago — Nov. 2, 1966
A big hit — A large cow moose, perhaps one of the largest in the town area in some years, prowled about the property of Carroll Kelly for hours on a recent morning and afternoon. The moose munched contentedly and eyed without suspicion dozens of camera bugs who moved about with ease within a couple of hundred feet of the animal. The word about the moose spread quickly and for several hours vehicular traffic heightened in the Powesr Road area. The moose, however, remained undisturbed over the commotion it was causing.
500 kids in parade — Officials of the Caribou Recreation Department estimated attendance at the Halloween parade and bonfire at about 550 boys and girls. At the Teague Park festivities, prizes were awarded to Stephen Smith and Michael and Paul Watson, the twins for the most original customers. Other prize winners were Steve Page and Patricia Libby, scariest: Leslie Gregory and John Currier, prettiest; and Donna Bourgoine and Cindy Kennedy, weirdest.
25 Years Ago —Nov. 6, 1991
Frederick’s renovates — Frederick’s Southside, located on South Main Street, took on a new look with the completion of a remodeling project that involved installing all new seating. Owner Ralph Hanson invited everyone to stop by to see the new look.
