Living

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St. John Valley area From our Files – Week of February 21, 2024

25 Years Ago — Feb. 24, 1999
Madawaska native looking for third Grammy – When the Grammy Awards aired this evening in 1999 on national television, at least one St. John Valley family will be watching with more than casual interest. With roots firmly planted in Madawaska — he was born on 5th Avenue — Roland White and his bluegrass band are up for their third musical award.

2 years ago

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of February 28, 2024

50 Years Ago – Feb. 27, 1974
Conservation farmer named — The Central Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District chose Laurence “Larry” Park of Presque Isle as the 1973 Outstanding Conservation Farmer in Central Aroostook.

2 years ago

Caribou area From our Files – Week of February 28, 2024

120 Years Ago – March 3, 1904
Caribou included in the World’s Fair — Caribou will be one of the Maine towns which will have an exhibit as the World’s Fair at St. Louis this year. W. E. Crockett of the Caribou Woolen Mill is getting ready a display of yarns which he will send to this exposition.

2 years ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of February 28, 2024

50 Years Ago March 27, 1974
HRH Trustees Re-Elect Archibald–  Justice James P. Archibald was re-elected president of the board of Trustees of the Houlton Regional Hospital at the annual meeting Thursday at the Military Street Division.

2 years ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of February 21, 2024

75 Years Ago-February 24, 1949
Local Girl Named Aroostook Champion Speller in Caribou – Miss Byrna Mae Porter, 16- year-old Houlton High School Junior won the senior spelling contest and became the Aroostook County champion speller for the second straight year at the Caribou Winter Carnival