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1 year ago

Caribou area From our Files – Week of May 22, 2024

100 Years Ago – May 22, 1924
Looking to fill positions — The United States Civil Service Commission  has announced an examination to be held at Caribou, Maine, on June 14, 1924, to fill the position of rural  carrier at New Sweden and vacancies that may later  occur on rural routes from that post office.

1 year ago

Cary/Pines CEO to keynote Memorial Day ceremony

Kris Doody, RN and chief executive officer at Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services, will be the keynote speaker for the annual Memorial Day ceremonies at the Maine Veterans Cemetery in Caribou on Monday, May 27. 

1 year ago

World War II planes stop in Presque Isle to start D-Day remembrance journey

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Historic C-47 aircraft landed in Presque Isle on Saturday before heading to Europe to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Planes from the commemorative D-Day Squadron flew in to meet an eager crowd of more than 1,000 people at the Presque Isle International Airport’s General Aviation Terminal yard. C-47s dropped paratroopers […]

1 year ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of May 15, 2024

50 Years Ago – May 15, 1974
Over $1,800 Is Realized By Ricker Walk-A-Thon — Over $1,800 was realized from the Walk-A-Thon sponsored Saturday by the Ricker College Student Senate. One-quarter of the proceeds, before expenses, will go to the Houlton Recreation Department, with the balance going to the college.

1 year ago

Houlton From our Files -Week of May 1, 2024

50 Years Ago – May 15, 1974
Over $1,800 Is Realized By Ricker Walk-A-Thon — Over $1,800 was realized from the Walk-A-Thon sponsored Saturday by the Ricker College Student Senate.