115 Years Ago-Nov. 23, 1899
• The first regular passenger train on the Van Buren extension will run from Van Buren to Caribou and back today.
• Walter Collins of Fort Fairfield’s Scates and Co. had charge of the company’s store in this village (Caribou) this week.
Over my years of family research, I have come to respect and admire the genealogical work of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS), which they offer up to the world quite freely, if not entirely free. Both the church and its members have done more, to my mind, to advance the field than any other organization.
Winter weather settled into Aroostook County a little over a month before the official beginning of the season this year, but the chilly temperatures and snow-covered ground did not deter a large crowd from gathering at the Northern Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Caribou on Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day.
CARIBOU — The Caribou Utilities District has served its customers within the city of Caribou since 1889. The year 2014 marks the 125th anniversary of the initiation of operations of the Water Company, and the 109th year of operation of the Sewer Company. This history was compiled by Superintendent Alan Hitchcock in June […]
The Maine Tobacco Free Network has recognized Cary Medical Center at the gold level in the 2014 Maine Tobacco Free Hospital Network Gold Star Standards of Excellence recognition program.
OpportunitiesAroostook.com recently passed the 50 jobs posted mark, and is now out of beta testing and ready for the public. OpportuntiesAroostook.com is a free job/resume posting website with a unique social media component to encourage people to explore career opportunities in Aroostook County. It also allows a business to market themselves through a number […]
Buzzell Betty Buzzell, of Caribou has joined Katahdin Financial Services as a Cetera Investment Services Consultant with responsibilities for helping clients pursue their financial goals. Located throughout Aroostook County, Cetera Investment Services has offices at Katahdin Trust Company in Caribou, Presque Isle and Houlton. Buzzell will be based in Caribou and will work with […]
Bell, Wileta F., 85, November 14, 2014. A graveside service will be held in the spring. Arrangements by Duncan Funeral Home, Mars Hill.
Brown, Florence M., 86, November 16, 2014. A private service will be held by the family. Arrangements by Lancaster Morgan Funeral Home, Caribou.
Dyer, Keith W., 80, November 15, 2014. Calling hours are 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 20 at Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements by Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.
