115 Years Ago – Jan. 7, 1909
Four eclipses this year — In the year 1909 there will be two eclipses of the sun and two of the moon. There will be a total eclipse of the moon on June 3, partly visible here.
100 Years Ago – Dec. 27, 1923
New general store — Carl Soderberg of New Sweden was in town Wednesday. Mr Soderberg has, in company with one of his sons, opened a new general store in New Sweden.
75 Years Ago – Dec. 23, 1948
Christmas mail in the local office set a new record — The volume of both incoming and outgoing Christmas mail at the Presque Isle Post Office broke all records, Postmaster Orrin J. Bishop announced.
50 Years Ago – December 26, 1973
Donald Mitchell Takes Course At Police Academy– Donald E. Mitchell of the Houlton Police Department has completed a three-day crime scene search school at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Waterville.
10 Years Ago — Dec. 18, 2013
Storm delivers white Christmas — The National Weather Service reported 10-15 inches of snow across St. John Valley towns through Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, and overnight into Monday.
50 Years Ago — Dec. 12, 1973
Renovation of St. Louis School – The old St. Louis School in Fort Kent is being renovated for rental apartments. The name for the housing project is “B & M” Apartments.
75 Years Ago – Dec. 16, 1948
“Inside Northern Maine” won $100 B.&A. award — “Inside Northern Maine” was selected as the name of the new annual publication of the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad, and the first prize of $100 was awarded to Beatrice L. Harris of Caribou, J. Fred Smith, director of publicity for the railroad, announced.
75 Years Ago – Dec. 16, 1948
Two skating rinks to open soon — Lloyd Pound, Caribou Recreation director, said Wednesday that if weather conditions remain favorable it is expected that two ice skating rinks will be in operation before Christmas. The rinks this year will be operated at Bridge street grounds and at the Trotting park.
25 Years Ago January 6 1999
Potter wins Postal Service promotion– The U.S. Postal Service had a promotion to get cu
100 Years Ago – Dec. 13, 1923
A good turnout for store opening — The opening of the J. J. Newberry store Friday afternoon attracted large crowds throughout the day, it being almost impossible to gain admittance. An orchestra furnished music in the afternoon and evening.
