115 Years Ago – March 14, 1907
New machine for the mill — S. W. Collins & Sons, who have leased the Stevensville saw mill for a year, started up Monday, sawing long lumber and laths. They have added a new clapboard machine and have put the mill in first-class condition, expecting to cut 5 million feet of lumber this season.
Leaving on a buying trip — Miss Evelyn Smith will leave on Saturday for Boston, where she will attend the Easter openings and will also purchase goods for the millinery store which she will open later in the Collins building next to the post office, which has been remodeled and made suitable for that purpose.
100 Years Ago – March 16 1922
Business meeting — The Caribou and Presque Isle members of Local No. 561, Master Horseshoers Association, met on Saturday evening at the Odd Fellows hall here. Business of importance was transacted. A feed of steamed clams was enjoyed and a pleasant evening passed by all present.
Business trip to Washburn — Arthur N. Garden made a business trip to Washburn Tuesday. Mr. Garden has recently engaged in selling life insurance and is meeting with considerable encouragement, representing a strong company.
75 Years Ago – March 13, 1947
Three Caribou students at Boston University — In its 108th year of uninterrupted service to higher education, Boston University, the largest educational institution in New England, has enrolled its record-breaking top of more than 20,000 students, of whom between 7,000 and 8,000 men and women are veterans. Caribou residents who are studying at this institution are: Elizabeth Mae Buzzell, a student at the College of Physical Education for Women; Sergeant Ferris Anthony Freme, a student at the School of Law; and Gordon Avery Harmon, a student at the School of Education.
25 Years Ago – March 12, 1997
Donation — Ralph Williams, president of Sno-Drifters Inc., presented a check to Vaughn McLaughlin of the middle school’s and high school’s Caribou Band, to use as the band sees fit.
Much more than candy — The Knights of Columbus of North Caribou recently donated the proceeds of their annual Tootsie Roll Drive to the Adult Multiple Alternative Center. Dana Cyr, Head Knight for Chapter 9166, handed Lynn Murphy, director of the center, a check from the event. All money will go toward daily programs the center offers in rehabilitating the facility’s 14 people.
