For just the sixth time in history, Houlton Lodge #835 is the home Lodge of the Maine Elks Association state president. Michael Hannigan was sworn in by Past State President Michael Powers on Sunday, May 5.
Cary Medical Center will launch the 2024 Healthy You 100 Miles in 100 Days Fitness Challenge beginning Monday, May 13. The event will be part of the hospital’s National Hospital Week activity. The challenge invites individuals to walk 100 miles in 100 days for a chance to win prizes, including the grand prize, a $250 gift card.
Northern Maine Community College held its Annual Academic Awards Celebration at the Edmunds Conference Center on May 1. The event aimed to honor students and faculty who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, ability and perseverance during their time at the College.
Michael Bresett’s life was forever changed on January 22, 2019, when he was struck by a vehicle in the line of duty and sustained serious injuries. On May 1, the town formally recognized his service and retirement.
Katahdin Middle/High School announces third quarter honor roll.
25 Years Ago – May 5, 1999
1999 Miss Easton crowned — Crystal Ferris, 18-year-old daughter of Wade and Leah Ferris, and a senior at Easton High School, was crowned 1999 Miss Easton by the reigning 1999 Junior Miss Easton, Shelby Wilcox, at the Community Tea sponsored by the Easton Home Extension held at the community center April 24.
50 Years Ago – May 1, 1974
Ground Is Broken — Construction of new Houlton Regional Hospital got its official start Thursday morning at groundbreaking ceremonies on the site. Despite a Wednesday storm that dropped nearly a foot of snow on the ground, about 75 persons turned out for the brief ceremony.
25 Years Ago – May 5, 1999
Trombley named Aroostook Republican editor — This week, the Aroostook Republican and News unveils several changes. The first is that Jennifer Trombley, a reporter at the newspaper since 1997, has been promoted to editor.
25 Years Ago – April 28, 1999
Levesque wins secretaries honor — Sandi Levesque of the Holy Rosary Rectory in Caribou was given the best secretary award in appreciation of Professional Secretaries Day on Wednesday, April 21. She was given a bouquet of roses and a balloon from Phil’s Florist.
The ordinance would allow people to ride ATVs a maximum of 500 yards on town roads as long as they keep to the extreme right.
