115 Years Ago- Jan. 6, 1897
• The Aroostook Valley Building Association has been organized in this village for the purpose of dealing in real estate.
• Mr. and Mrs. John Currier of Fort Fairfield were guests of Mrs. and Mrs. George F. Sampson in Caribou. On Saturday afternoon, while driving along Water St., Mr. Currier had the side of his new sleigh broken off by someone driving a span of horses in rather a reckless manner.
100 Years Ago-Jan. 9, 1913
Library receives donation — The Universalist Sunday school has made a most generous gift to the Caribou Public Library, donating its entire library of 250 volumes, certainly a most praiseworthy act indeed.
Shakespeare for all — Students of Shakespeare will rejoice to hear that the Tinker Motion Picture Enterprises are preparing to present “The Merchant of Venice” at the Dreamland Theater some time next week. Owing to the great demand for this special production, the management will be able to keep it but two days.
75 Years Ago-Jan. 13, 1938
Bangor to Caribou ski marathon — Once again, the Caribou Winter Carnival will lead off with a ski marathon from Bangor to Caribou, an event which has aroused the greatest of enthusiasm and has been eagerly watched and cheered all along the 175 mile route. The 1937 Marathon was won by Sam Ouellette of Milo in 33 hours and 40 minutes.
Girl Scouts organize in Caribou — The Girl Scout committee and leaders sponsored by the Women’s Civic League met this week at the home of Mrs. Clara Piper to discuss plans and organize for Girl Scouting in Caribou, under the direction of Mrs. V. L. Wakefield of Stockholm.
50 Years Ago-Jan. 10, 1963
Sales tax increase — In his budget message to the 101st Legislature, Governor John H. Reed asked for a $22,577,000 capital construction program, recommending a one percent increase in the state sales tax from three to four percent.
Caribou Manor opens — The stately Collins home on Main Street has been converted to a nursing home under lease to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Smith and open as “Caribou Manor” this Sunday afternoon.
25 Years Ago-Jan. 13, 1988
Shelter provides winter refuge — In its second year of operation, Presque Isle’s Temporary Shelter for the Homeless is a winter refuge for those who find themselves in need of help. Nita Mosher is the new in-house director of the shelter.
Dance, dance and more dance — Limestone Recreation Department is kicking off the new year with a variety of dances for all age groups; pre-ballet for ages 4-7, ballet classes for those eight years old and above, tap dancing for junior/senior high students and social dance lessons for adults. Instructor is Mrs. Judith Haynes Kingson.
