9 months ago
Aroostook service agency aims to dispel myths about homeless people
The Aroostook County Action Program recently released a report on Norman L. Fournier Place showing tenant demographics.
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9 months ago
Dirigo Reads partners with Governor’s Restaurants to give books to kids for Read a New Book Month
Dirigo Reads, a program that aims to put a book in the hands of every Maine first grader each month during the school year, is partnering with Governor’s Restaurant and Bakery for Read a New Book Month. To celebrate the month, Dirigo Reads will be at all Governor’s Restaurant locations on Saturday, December 14 from […]
9 months ago
Fort Kent man leading effort to get toys to North Carolina kids
On December 7, Josh Greene will help deliver gifts during a Christmas event in Spruce Pine, NC to help people in the area in need.
9 months ago
200th baby born of 2024 at Cary Medical Center
CARIBOU, Maine – A family from Madawaska welcomed a baby girl and this baby represented the 200th delivery at Cary Medical Center for 2024. Avery Jean was born on Wednesday, November 27 at 11:29 p.m. to Alyssa Belanger and Niko Bouchard. Avery weighed 6 pounds and was 19 inches long. She was delivered by Mariah […]
9 months ago
The County Community Players production of Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ brings the spirit of the season to life
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – This holiday season, the timeless classic “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens is being reimagined in an innovative and interactive production that promises to engage audiences like never before. The County Community Players will be taking “A Christmas Carol” around Aroostook County, offering a fresh, immersive twist on the beloved story […]
9 months ago
Easton lists honor roll
Easton Junior/Senior High School has announced its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-2025 school year. The following were included. Seniors — Highest honors: Brayden Boulier, Laynie Brewer, Savana Brown, Chase Flewelling, Blake King, Chloe Lento, Caitlyn MacPherson, Cody Nadeau. High honors: Gabriel Legassie. Honors: Zachary Pelletier. Juniors — Highest honors: Olivia Bate. High honors: […]
9 months ago
Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of December 4, 2024
99 Years Ago – December 3, 1925
Interesting historic relic — An old birch bark canoe believed to have been made by the Indians over forty years prior and was one of the oldest, if not the only one in the state, had been found in Waldoboro and steps were being taken to have it bought by the state and preserved at the State Capitol at Augusta.
9 months ago
Caribou area From our Files – Week of December 4, 2024
100 Years Ago – Dec. 4, 1924
Sharing entertainment with friends — Harold Brown was calling on friends in Woodland Sunday. He has purchased a graphophone and will give entertainment at his home.
9 months ago
St. John Valley area From our Files – Week of December 4, 2024
25 Years Ago — December 8, 1999
Looking up – The landscape of downtown Madawaska was changed last week in December of 1999, with the final installation of the 100-foot tall windmill on Larry Beaulieu’s lot on Main Street.
9 months ago
Houlton area From our Files – Week of December 4, 2024
50 Years Ago – December 4, 1974
Oldest Resident Honored — Mrs. Mary Sullivan is presented the Boston Post gold headed cane by Town Council Chairman Robert Anderson. The cane has been in Houlton for many years and is awarded to the oldest citizen.
