To the editor:
In June, Bruce Poliquin voted to block the Department of Defense from preparing for the global problem of climate change. This vote came despite the military’s multi-year initiative to “war game” the problem, and to develop a plan that not only saves taxpayers money but deals with what the military believes is an “accelerating threat to national security.”
MAPLETON NEWS
By Terry Sandusky
Hello, everyone, from Stockholm, Sweden, where I am writing this week’s column. I am staying in touch with everyone back home and as a result here is an important announcement for your information.
Rep. Bruce Poliquin is sponsoring the fourth of five workshops run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help Maine Fire Departments apply for FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program.
CARIBOU, Maine — In an effort to focus on and deepen their gratitude for the loving mercy of God, the Parish of the Precious Blood in Caribou invites all to join them on a pilgrimage to the holy door at St. Luce Church in Frenchville, on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016.
WASHBURN NEWS
By Amy Sawyer
The Washburn Fire Department celebrated their 100th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 20, during the Washburn August Festival.
MARS HILL NEWS
By Tomi Henderson
The Walter T. A. Hansen Memorial Library will feature Marge Yeager on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. She and a friend enjoyed a 10-day tour through several sites and cities in Peru. Come see her presentation and some of the souvenirs she brought back with her.
EASTON NEWS
A field trip to Kings Landing Historical Village will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016 from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $10 for children and $15 for adults (in American funds).
McCain awards Top 10 Growers Easton’s Flewelling Farms is champion EASTON, ME — The McCain Top 10 Potato Growers were recognized at the annual McCain Grower Barbecue at the Aroostook County Shriners’ Club in Presque Isle on Aug 25. Almost 300 guests gathered to celebrate the top growers and their achievements.
Credit union helps AAI keep youth local PRESQUE ISLE — The County Federal Credit Union has announced support for the Aroostook Aspirations Initiative (AAI).
THREE DUNCANS Members of the Presque Isle Rotary Club recently welcomed the newest Rotarian, Sarah Duncan, to the organization’s ranks.
