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1 year ago

Caribou area From our Files – Week of June 26, 2024

25 Years Ago – June 30, 1999
Caribou, New Sweden racers compete in Houlton’s derby — For the first time in four years, an out-of-town racer took the checkered flag in the Stock division of the Northern Maine Soap Box Derby Race held last Saturday on Drakes in Houlton.

1 year ago

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of June 26, 2024

25 Years Ago – June 30, 1999
Local trio earned accreditation — Denise Green and Julie Freeman of Presque Isle and Shellie Doody-Corriveau of Caribou, teachers at Aroostook Gymnastics in Caribou, had all attended the USA Gymnastics Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop, an important step in self-education.

1 year ago

Adopt-a-Cat Month

June is Adopt-a-Cat Month. It’s also generally a month that marks the height of “kitten season,” when large litters of kittens are born and often end up in animal shelters.  

1 year ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of June 26, 2024

25 Years Ago – June 30, 1999
Flowers Planted at Peace Pole – On May 27, second graders from Houlton Elementary School planted marigolds around the Peace Pole in Monument Park. Each child grew one plant from seed in the greenhouse at the school.

1 year ago

Kids raise record amount for heart health

Eva Hoyt Zippel Elementary School held an assembly on June 6 to celebrate Kids Heart Challenge, during which students raised more than $17,000 for the American Heart Association. 

1 year ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Diesel

Diesel is a handsome 10-year-old who is yearning for the perfect home. Cats this age unfortunately are often overlooked even though they sometimes have the most love to give.

1 year ago

Muncey earns Property and Casualty License

MARS HILL, Maine – Lisa Hutchinson, VP Insurance Services & Southern Aroostook District supervisor for F. A. Peabody Insurance, is pleased to announce that Naomi Muncey has earned her Property and Casualty License. Muncey joined FA Peabody Insurance in August of 2023 as part of the reception team. In that role, she provided excellent front […]