Community

8 months ago

Madawaska natives discover their roots in Virginia

In mid-2022, John and Wanda Beaulieu moved from northern Virginia, 15 minutes from Washington, D.C., to quieter Franklin, Virginia, to escape horrendous traffic and the common trappings of a large metropolitan environment.

8 months ago

Katahdin Trust employees donate $2,500 to Anah Temple Shriners

HOULTON, Maine – Katahdin Trust, a local community bank that serves northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, has announced that the Anah Temple Shriners was selected to be the recipient of funds raised by Katahdin Trust employees through the Bank’s Casual Because We Care program. “Each year many local organizations are taken […]

8 months ago

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of January 1, 2025

50 Years Ago – January 1, 1975
Animal shelter officially opened — The Central Aroostook Humane Society officially opened the facilities of its new animal shelter to the public Saturday, Dec. 21, with approximately 125 people touring the building during the six hour open house.

8 months ago

Caribou area From our Files – Week of January 1, 2025

50 Years Ago – Jan. 1, 1975
146 families received gifts — Christmas was brighter for 660 persons, thanks to area organizations and individuals who donated food baskets and gifts to 146 families suggested by the Caribou Welfare Department.

8 months ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of January 1, 2025

75 Years Ago – Jan. 5, 1950
Starch Factory To Serve This Area Proposed For Patten — The possibility of a starch factory to serve potato growers of this Northern Penobscot and Southern Aroostook area was discussed at a meeting here tonight