115 Years Ago —June 26, 1901
Humpty-Dumpty — Humpty-Dumpty drew a large audience to the Opera House last evening and evoked roars of laughter by his many comicalities. There was lots of fun for the old and young and it was heartily enjoyed and vigorously applauded. The comedy juggling of Alvan was decidedly good, as also were many of the numerous specialities.
Lights switched — The electric lights in W.R. Pattee’s store have been changed from the street to the multiple system.
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100 Years Ago —June 29, 1916
New postal hours— Postmaster Doyle informs us that, beginning with Monday, July 3, the post office will close at 7 p.m. during the summer months, instead of at eight as formerly.
Framework up — The framework of John McElwain’s fine new residence on the Presque Isle road is up.
75 Years Ago – June 26, 1941
Gala in Limestone — Plans for a gala occasion at Limestone on Friday, July 4 are rapidly nearing completion when their annual Water Carnival, field day and picnic will be held. Plenty of entertainment will be in the opening for persons seeking opportunities to celebrate the holiday. A street parade including decorated cars, floats and bicycles will be staged at 1 p.m. A public dance will also be held at 9 p.m. at the high school auditorium.
Near record breaking — Lucien Cyr of Madawaska recently caught a 19 pound, 11 ounce salmon at Long Long. Local sportsmen were first of the opinion that this was a world’s record catch, but search of records revealed a 22 pound 8 ounce specimen caught at Sebago Lake 34 years ago. Cyr caught the salmon with a hand line wound on a shingle, using a pearl wobbler.
50 Years Ago – June 29, 1966
All night party— The fourth annual all-night party honoring Caribou High School graduates met with success as 290 teenagers were on hand at Hotel Caribou for the festivities. During the long program, the graduates were treated to a gigantic banquet, all night dancing with music by the “Furys,” bowling at the Bowladrome and games with prizes valued at more than $300. The party concluded with a 4:30 a.m. breakfast.
Make your own decision!— Beginning July 1, residents of the Caribou area will be able to make their own decisions on activities involving the weather simply by knowing the chances for or against favorable weather. Henry J. Godbois, meteorologist of the Caribou Weather Bureau office, announced today that a new forecasting program called “Probability Forecasting” will be introduced in order to provide a more meaningful and useful weather service.
25 Years Ago – June 26, 1991
Lawmakers thwart court closing— A state plan to move the District Court from Caribou to Presque Isle is a “dead issue” this year, Rep. Wilfred Bell, D-Caribou, said Friday. The legislative appropriations committee on Wednesday night, June 19, voted in favor of a $33 million Judicial Department budget from fiscal year 1991 without recommending closure of any of the 50 Maine District Court locations
Two business hold ribbon cuttings— Two new business have opened in Caribou recently. The first one, Custom Printers, opened on Armco Ave. in Caribou, and the second, Talk of the Town Beauty Salon, opened on Glendale Road in Caribou. Allyson Sutherland is the owner of “Talk of the Town” and Gary Malenfant is the owner of “Custom Printers.”
