115 Years Ago – March 27, 1901
Town Meeting Day — A very large number were in attendance for Town Meeting Day. The Republicans held their caucus the Saturday before and placed a complete ticket in the field, while the Democrats had ballots at the meeting only for the first and second selectmen.
Early spring — It is rather early for pansies, but Mrs. C.A. Denton picked two fine blossoms from the pansy bed at her home on March 27.
100 Years Ago – March 30, 1916
Snow and ice trouble — Trouble from mother nature has been experienced on the railroad tracks, both electric and steam, during the previous week than from any other week during the winter. The 1:00 electric from Presque Isle did not reach this town until after 5:00 on account of trouble. This is the worst delay in the history of the road.
75 Years Ago – March 27, 1941
Honor parts named — The Caribou high school’s fine newspaper, The Arcturus, published the names of this year’s honor parts for the graduating class. Valedictorian of the Class of 1941 is Sam Collins, Jr., salutatorian Edith Vance, and third honor is Doris Espling.
Defense Training program expanded — Considerable activity is now in progress at night shop courses held at the Caribou High School under the National Defense training program sponsored by the Federal Government. The courses, four in number, consist of woodworking, electricity, metal work and motor mechanics. In all cases, the students are taught skills that will be useful in everyday life, and it is possible too that he may secure a worthwhile job because of this training.
50 Years Ago – March 30, 1966
Weather bureau lease negotiations started — A new lease for use of facilities at the Caribou Airport is now being negotiated with the United States Weather Bureau, town manager Charles D. Hatch said. If the town and the USWB reach agreement in current negotiations, construction of the new building could begin soon. The building now in use by the bureau here has become antiquated and lacks the space needed by the weather experts.
Ribbon-cutting — Town councilor Phillip Peterson cuts a ribbon to formally open Scates new drug store on Main Street. Attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony were Peter Murphy, owner of the store, Robert Hemingway, executive vice-president of the Chamber and Wilfred Bell, chamber president. The Scates business was among those affected by the Shaw Block fire several weeks ago.
25 Years Ago – March 27, 1991
Morse appointed principal — James Morse Sr. of Unity was appointed high school principal at Limestone, effective July 1, following action taken by the Limestone School Committee March 20. Morse, an assistant superintendent for SAD 3 in Unity, will replace Albert Watt, who retires in June.
Playground progressing — The Teague Park Restoration Project is progressing with over $21,000 in contributions dedicated to the fund to date. A total of $58,000 needs to be accrued to complete the restoration which will include a creative play area, nature area, gazebo and outdoor volleyball court.
