100 Years Ago – March 27, 1924
Still going strong — Jos. W. Gary, one of Caribou’s highly esteemed citizens, and postmaster for about 40 years, is still enjoying all his facilities, although nearing the century mark as regards years, being 94 years old.
50 Years Ago April 24, 1974
Hospital Will Break Ground Thursday – Groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Houlton Regional Hospital will be conducted this Thursday morning at 11:30, with actual construction of the facility expected to start immediately.
25 Years Ago — March 24, 1999
Residents pitch in to aid others – The generosity in Van Buren on Saturday, March 20, 1999, was overwhelming. Cadette Girl Scout Troop 673 had a toiletry drive to benefit the Battered Women’s Shelter, but the community opened their coffers and food, money and even bottles were given.
75 Years Ago – March 24, 1949
To open a new drug store here Friday — Doctor’s Pharmacy will open their new Drug store here Friday according to an announcement made this week by its manager Ralph Pinette.
25 Years Ago March 31, 1999
Oakfield opens a community center – After many years and much hard work, a community center in Oakfield has become a reality.
25 Years Ago – March 24, 1999
Keep honored — Randy Keep, secretary/vice president of Maine Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Presque Isle received a certificate of honorary membership to the Presque Isle Fire Department from Fire Chief Jim Krysiak.
50 Years Ago, April 10, 1974
Dow is Named As Trustee For Police Academy– Houlton Police Chief Donald C. Dow has been appointed by Governor Kenneth M. Curtis to the Board of Trustees of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Waterville.
50 Years Ago – March 13, 1974
Four made Eagle — Some 50 persons associated with Boy Scout Troop 171 of Presque Isle gathered at Grant Memorial Methodist Church for a court of honor which officially named four boys to Scouting’s highest rank, Eagle Scout. Th
25 Years Ago – March 17, 1999
VA Clinic larger and remodeled — On June 13, 1987, County veterans got a little more back for their service to their country when the Aroostook County Veterans Administration Clinic opened its doors at the Cary Medical Center.
25 Years Ago — March 17, 1999
Story shop – A new program is being offered at the Fort Kent Shop and Save grocery store where parents can shop while their young children enjoy an hour of story time.
