115 Years Ago — April 3, 1901
Spring is a-coming — Spring is coming around the Caribou area. Ice is going out in upper Caribou steam, several flocks of wild geese have been noticed flying north, and S.W. Collins and Son’s mill in this village has commenced sawing logs.
Lit up — Fourteen electric lights have been placed in the high school building, and later six more lights will be added to this number.
Making their way — The rural mail carriers made their round trip with wagons this week, for the first time since last fall. As well, H.O. Steven returned today from Iowa with a carload of horses.
Less than average — Judging from the interviews with different farmers, the plant of potatoes will be less this year than usual.
75 Years Ago— April 3, 1941
New superintendent — James. A. Hamlin from Sanford has been appointed as new superintendent for Caribou and Limestone schools. He succeeds George M. Carter who was recently appointed state Adjutant General by Gov. Sewall. Hamlin will assume new duties next week.
Re-appointed — Four town officers received their re-appointment this week from town manager Grover M. Hardison. They include Lawrence R. Elliot, Chief of Police and Fire Inspector, Murray E. Mockler, Fire Chief; Sealer of Weights and Measures, Graydon Lombard; and Milk Inspector, Harry Richardson.
50 Years Ago —April 6, 1966
Ham winners — Sixteen winners were named in the Easter Ham Contest sponsored by The Republican and merchants of Fort Fairfield, Limestone and Caribou. Drawings were held in stores in the three towns and in the newspaper office. The winners will receive a choice of a 12-14 pound ham for their Easter dinner tables. The winners include Margaret King, Donald Smith, Marjorie Erickson, William Plourde, Mable Lagasse, Cecile Fortin, Roy J. Belanger, Earl L. McKay, Jerry Sutton, Violet Violette, Anita Caron, Mrs. L.A. Kelley, Don Doak, Janette Lagasse, C.P. Fults, and Ernest Pelletier.
25 Years Ago — April 3, 1991
Renaming roads — A decision to change the local road names in Connor could be controversial, according to one County commissioner. The County has set a date of May 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Connor Elementary School to allow residents the chance to offer their opinions on the proposed name changes.
More classes — The business education department at Caribou High School will have a more flexible curriculum for the 1991-92 school year. Hugh Hamlin, business education coordinator, said he has received tentative verbal approval from NMVTI to give college credit for some of the courses. According to James Ugone, principal of CHS, “We have half a million people unemployed in New England right now. We need to teach our kids more skills.”
