115 Years Ago – Aug. 5, 1902
Not to be outdone — Not to be outdone by grass only five feet tall, W.T. Ashby, our Parkhurst correspondent, brought into our office this week grass six feet high and claims he has any amount of it equally as tall.
Roosevelt visit — Bangor is rejoicing in the assurance that President Roosevelt will visit that City on Governor’s Day at the Eastern Maine State Fair on August 27.
100 Years Ago – Aug. 9, 1917
Destroyed — It is estimated that fully 20 sets of farm buildings were destroyed during the recent series of thunderstorms in Eastern Maine.
75 Years Ago – Aug. 5, 1942
Smashing success — Hundreds of local and out of town visitors attended the colorful afternoon and evening benefit patriotic pageant and lawn party held last Thursday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Bishop of North Main Street. The pageant presented under the direction of Eva W. Scates, portrayed the struggle of the United Nations for a unified world of justice-loving people. Singing, folk dances and attractive costumes all added to the success of the outdoor event.
50 Years Ago – Aug. 9, 1967
Work progressing — Work is progressing rapidly these days on the second or center section of the Caribou Bypass. Heavy equipment is in operation as the road is taking shape in the area of Sleepers Shopping Senter. A large crane is used in excavation near Cross Street where a new bridge will be built. The project is a $3 million dollar undertaking. Engineers say that within a month, it is expected that some vehicular traffic will begin moving around the “islands” of the Access Highway intersection of the new bypass.
Outdoor picnic — The Chamber of Commerce of Caribou has a new and novel idea that may develop into a forerunner of an annual event that could capture attention from all parts of the state. Bill Anderson, chamber vice-president, said Tuesday that plans are in the making for a giant outdoor picnic for chamber members and their families. Anderson saw Teague Park as the ideal spot for the picnic. With the park lighted, he believed that the event extended for hours with those taking part in sports.
25 Years Ago -Aug. 5, 1992
Staff changes — Caribou School Superintendent Irvin G. Belanger announced staff resignations, shifted some teachers to new positions and nominated teachers at a recent meeting. Dorsi Chamberlain, grade 1 transitional teacher at Teague Park School, Marilyn Wyman, grade 4 at Hilltop, Vicki Page, Carol Soucy, both cheerleading coaches, have all resigned. Sandra Snyder, grade 7 language arts teacher is being transferred to a Chapter I reading position at the elementary school. Judy Blackstone will transfer from a full-time grade 2 teaching position to a half-time ITS position. Tammy Pooler will transfer from her half-time kindergarten and half time ITS positions to full-time grade 1 vacated by Chamberlain.
Opening — A ribbon-cutting ceremony July 30 marked the grand opening of Gagnon’s Auto & RV Inc. on South Main St. in Caribou. The business comes as a merge of Northeast Auto Sales and Gagnon’s Auto Sales.
