115 Years Ago – January 30, 1901
Grippe continues its grip — Several scholars of the high school had to get along with two teachers two days last week, as Miss Stubbs, the efficient second assistant, was confined to her home with grippe. Several other high school students are also out on its account
100 Years Ago – February 3, 1916
Sure sign of spring — A pack of crows were observed on Monday in Caribou. It’s certainly a sure sign that an early spring is on the way.
Officers for band — On Monday evening, the Caribou concert band reorganized and elected officers for the ensuing year. Elected were F.F. Crockett, Harry Preston, Roy Anderson, Arthur Anderson, Albert Smith and Lendall McLellan.
75 Years Ago – January 30, 1941
Turn on the heat — Caribou received nationwide publicity through the National Press Service and radio broadcast this week when it was officially named by the U.S. Weather Bureau as the coldest spot in the nation on Monday, Jan. 27, reaching the 20-below mark.
School fair a success — A near capacity crowd attended the second annual Zambo-Ango Fair at the Caribou High School gymnasium Friday night to witness a varied program of school talent and to participate in the fun of the various concessions including beano, African dodger, dart games, penny arcade and others.
50 Years Ago – February 3, 1966
Damaged by fire — A sunday night fire caused $80,000 worth of damage to the Shaw block on the corner of Sweden and Main Streets. The block was boarded up Tuesday as cleanup followed the fire, put five firms temporarily out of business and forced 10 tenants of four apartments out. Grayton M. Mahoney, who operated a real estate office on the ground floor of the 100-year old building, has already relocated his business at 462 Main Street.
New chamber home? — Limestone’s Chamber of Commerce office may be relocated April 1 from its present address at 222 Main Street to the small building formerly owned and operated by Hubert Martin as a taxi stand. The chamber would pay an annual rent of $500 for the building.
25 Years Ago – January 30, 1991
Plaques unveiled — Several different plaques recognizing the donors of the Maine Veterans Home in Caribou arrived last week. The plaques will be mounted in the entry area to the home. Donors will be invited to view the plaques at a special ceremony in February.
School bookkeeper retires — After serving as the bookkeeper for the superintendent’s office at School Union 122 for 22 years, Norma Johnson retired Dec. 31. Johnson, who worked with six superintendents during employment with the union, planned to enjoy the good life during her retirement years. The position was filled by Sandy Beaupre of Caribou.
