When Frank Rogers’ grandfather received a Lombard steam log hauler, the machine used by lumbermen at the start of the 20th century to carry their logs in inclement weather, he decided to celebrate with a dinner at the newly inaugurated Patten Lumbermen’s Museum.
One of Caribou’s most popular summer traditions returned Friday, offering people a chance to have fun in the sun while supporting worthy causes.
The Washburn August Festival will return for the first time in two years with activities celebrating the rural farming lifestyle that defined the area for much of its history.
Wednesday, Aug. 11
CARIBOU: Recovery Aroostook, 5:30 p.m.. at Roads to Recovery, 1 Water St. FMI: sholton@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.
Wednesday, Aug. 11
CARIBOU: Affected Others check-in, 10 a.m. at Roads to Recovery, 1 Water St. FMI: sholton@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.
Wednesday, Aug. 11
ONLINE: Gathering Place, 10-11 a.m., hosted by Aroostook Area Agency on Aging and AgingME. A safe “virtual” place for those with chronic memory loss or health conditions to engage in fun activities and interact with others. FMI: 764-3396/1-800-439-1789 or email info@aroostookaging.org.
The town of Danforth held its annual Summerfest the weekend of Aug. 6-8, providing food, fun and games to residents of the northern Washington County town.
Friends and family of SFC Aaron Henderson gathered once again at Houlton Community park for three full days of softball, while remembering their fallen hero.
Smiles and laughter were plentiful Saturday at the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum as a large group turned out for the inaugural Littleton Field Days celebration.
A large field of 53 runners and walkers turned out Saturday morning for the seventh annual SFC Aaron Henderson Memorial 5K Road Race.
