115 Years Ago-1900
• So far this week the thermometer has registered 20 below in the morning.
• Although the use of the ski as a method of transport as well as a form of winter sport is little known in this country, it is becoming more in favor every day. That it will ever become a popular form of amusement in America is extremely doubtful [as] there are few sections of the country where winters are sufficiently severe.
100 Years Ago-March 4, 1915
Local trade group — At its annual meeting The Aroostook Board of Trade elected the following officers for the ensuing year: president, Joseph E. Hall, Caribou; secretary, Herbert S. Wiley, Washburn; treasurer, O.E. Blackden, Presque Isle; and vice presidents, A.B. Smith, Caribou; E.L. Waddell, Presque Isle; A.E. Floyd, Mapleton; O.K. Story, Washburn; Harry Chase, Limestone; E.S. Hopkins, Fort Fairfield; and Howard Pierce, Mars Hill. A.R. Gould was present and gave a very interesting outline of the proposed Quebec Extension railroad and his plan for financing it.
Winter hauling — There is a great amount of logs hauled down the river this winter. There are 75 teams hauling to Washburn. It helps the farmer out a great deal to have a chance to work their teams in these hard times.
75 Years Ago-Feb. 29, 1940
Author published — An attractive little volume entitled “Tales of Aroostook” and written by a Caribou authoress, Suzanne Reynolds, was recently published by Fortuny’s, New York. The book contains three short stories, supposedly legends of Aroostook: “The Old Flewelling House,” “Shall We Shoot the King,” and “The Blue Stocking Witch.”
Scouting news — Scouters from the Aroostook District met at the Vaughn House Coffee Shop, with Judge Irvine Peterson of Caribou presiding. Awards from national headquarters went to three area Scouts: Almon Richards, Fort Fairfield; Lionel Blanchette, Caribou; and Quentin Jardine, Washburn.
50 Years Ago-March 4, 1965
New ownership — One firm on the bustling and ever-growing south side business district of Caribou changed hands this week as Gerald E. Nelson and Egon F. Espling purchased South Side Hardware from Lee F. Cutchin. They are holding a celebration sale this week.
Grand opening — The Sampson chain, largest independent operator of supermarkets in Maine, opened its 26th store in Caribou this week. The new Sampson Stop & Save is located in the Caribou Shopping Plaza on High St., with Wilfred Levasseur as manager and Clayton Sirois as meat manager.
25 Years Ago-Feb. 28, 1990
Eagles fly high — The Limestone Lady Eagles won their first-ever Eastern Maine Class C Championship with a 46-35 win over Woodland. Limestone entered the tournament at No. 3 and beat both Katahdin and Calais before achieving the victory over Woodland for the EM trophy, under the leadership of Coach Jeff Bearden. They would ultimately fall to Winthrop in the state championship game.
Stockholm royalty — Among the highlights of the 55th annual Stockholm Winter Carnival were the reigning royalty: Selena Ouellette and Seth Turnbull as princess and prince, and Melissa Johnson and Mark Wakem, who were crowned as queen and king of the carnival. Ski and snowshoe races for all ages were also featured.
