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11 months ago

These 5 world records happened in Aroostook County

Mainers know Aroostook County as a land of extremes: It’s the state’s largest county, known for the coldest winters, most farmland and remotest landscapes.  But how about a room-sized pancake, a giant ice wheel or a handmade basket taller than most people? These and other things have all earned The County a place in the […]

11 months ago

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of October 16, 2024

25 Years Ago – October 20, 1999
Dorsey was presented with the 1999 Sam Walton Business Leader Award — The 1999 Sam Walton Business Leader Award was presented to David Dorsey, chief executive officer of First Citizens Bank in Presque Isle, for his outstanding leadership in the Presque Isle business community.

11 months ago

Caribou area From our Files – Week of October 16, 2024

25 Years Ago – Oct. 20, 1999
Time Warner plans to launch service next year — Road Runners coming. Time Warner Cable last week announced it would launch its high-speed, broadband Internet service in northern Maine early next year.

11 months ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of October 16, 2024

75 Years Ago – September 15, 1949
Local Generosity Revives Hayes Library At Ricker — George Rich, Chairman of English at Ricker, and Faculty advisor to the Library, is highly gratified at the generosity of the many public-spirited Aroostook people who have helped him in his monumental task of creating the new and efficient Ricker Library.

11 months ago

St. John Valley area – Week of October 16, 2024

50 Years Ago — October 16, 1974

  35 seek new jobs – Some 35 applications for the new job of Director of Recreation for Madawaska have been received by the Town’s Recreation Committee, Mike Walsh, chairman, has told the Times.