25 Years Ago – July 7, 1999
For the Veterans — A new rose planted on Thursday at the Caribou Veterans Center as part of a nationwide event honoring America’s veterans will eventually find a home at the proposed veteran’s cemetery. The Veterans Honor Hybrid Tea Rose is a dark red hybrid rose with dark green, semi-glossy leaves
10 Years Ago — July 2, 2014
New connection will bridge two nations — The new international bridge in Fort Kent now commands the view across the St. John River.
25 Years Ago – July 7, 1999
BlackHawk show draws thousands — Country music was alive and well in Houlton last Saturday night as more than 7,500 fans attended the BlackHawk concert in Community Park.
Anna Roberts, who now lives at Leisure Village in Presque Isle, worked for many years at the Caribou city clerk’s office and was lauded as the city’s oldest resident.
The new 1,630 square foot space, slated to be constructed starting in spring 2025, establishes a specialized area tailored to teen needs.
Al Burleigh, the first Houlton permanent deacon, was ordained 20 years ago and on Sunday about 250 people came to a special recognition at St. Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church to recognize his ordination anniversary.
University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program will offer a free, multi-session nutrition education program to pregnant moms, parents, guardians and young adults in Aroostook County in July. The program will be offered three times. The first multi-session series began from 10-11 a.m. starting June 26 and continues weekly through the […]
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – A Presque Isle photographer will show some of her works at Aroostook Agency on Aging during the month of July. Vonda Lavway’s month-long Artists for Aging exhibit opens Friday, July 12 in time for Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk which brings together events from various venues including Wintergreen Arts Center, […]
Greater Houlton Christian Academy has announced the fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 school year. The following were included. Grade 4 — High Honors: Gracelynn Crone, Isaiah Dionne, Johnathan Hill, Anna Nuccio, Oliver Phillips, Liam Quint, Chyler Williams. Honors: Jacey Crone, Jacob Matthews, Faith Watson. Grade 5 — Highest Honors: Kaylee Witmer. High Honors: Conner […]
FORT KENT, Maine — Fort Kent Community High School and Valley Rivers Middle School recently released the honor roll for the second semester of the 2023-24 school year. This honor roll is determined as follows: Academic Honors: Learners need to meet proficiency (3) in course standards. Habits of Work (HOW) Honors: Learners need to be […]
