115 Years Ago — 1900
First route – Free mail delivery route No. 1 from Caribou to Washburn and return was established Oct. 15 and has been in successful operation since. Previously, residents had to trek several miles to Caribou in order to get their mail.
Party time – Several young people enjoyed a buckboard ride to the home of E.A. Campbell on the Presque Isle road, last night, for a Halloween party. They all reported to have had an enjoyable time.
100 Years Ago – November 4, 1915
Cold spell – One of the most severe cold spells struck this section Saturday that we haven’t seen since last winter. During the day, snow fell several times, but of course not enough to make a real old-fashioned snowstorm.
75 Years Ago – October 31, 1940
CHS registration now 765 – Registration at Caribou High School as announced by Principal John A. Partridge Wednesday, Oct. 30 totaled 765 students. Now in the fourth week of school, and the potato picking season now over, it is believed that practically all late registrations have been completed.
Spuds in New Orleans – Maine’s spuds received immeasurable value and free publicity at the Internal Revenue Convention in New Orleans. An estimated group of 1,500 delegates were treated with choice Aroostook spuds, specially prepared.
50 Years Ago – November 4, 1965
New club – A new Limestone Rifle and Sports Club has been organized as a non-profit group. Corporation papers are being prepared and should be completed on or about Nov. 15. Arrangements have been finalized by the club for purchase from the town of Limestone of the former Nike control area approximately 1 ½ miles northeast of town on Route 229.
Heifer disappears – All is not well on the Washburn Road in Caribou where a registered 500-pound Holstein heifer disappeared between sunset Saturday night and dawn Sunday morning. A few years ago, at least three cows were killed and carted away from the same area.
25 Years Ago – October 31, 1990
Elections – Voters will head to the polls next week to decide on nine different referenda, including whether Maine stores should be opened on Sundays and certain holidays. In a recent Aroostook Republican poll, seven out of the 10 people we asked agreed to keep stores closed on Sundays.
Three seats – Five candidates will vie for three seats on the Caribou City Council when voters take to the polls Tuesday. Those running include Clair E. Dawson, Roy W. Doak, Richard “Dick” A. Fortier, R. Leo Kieffer and Verne B. “Buck” McKenney.
