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K of C lotto winner, Nov. 20-26, 2023
The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week.
Parade, contest will light up Fort Fairfield
Fort Fairfield will boost its holiday spirit with several events this weekend. The second annual Holiday Light Parade will wind down Main Street on Saturday, Dec. 9, followed by a community celebration. There will be a holiday craft fair all weekend at the community center, and the annual home decorating contest will end Sunday, Dec. […]
Houlton Regional Hospital announces births for November, 2023
The following births were recently announced at Houlton Regional Hospital:
Houlton area From our Files – Week of November 29, 2023
75 Years Ago November 25, 1948
Hess Named To B & A Law Staff – General Counsel Henry J. Hart of the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad has officially announced the appointment of John E. Hess of Houlton as attorney for the railroad and its subsidiary companies.
Caribou area From our Files – Week of November 29, 2023
100 Years Ago – Nov. 29, 1923
New store owner arrives — E. A. Newbury, manager of the new 5, 10, and 25 cent store soon to open in the Lyman Hotel building, arrived in town Monday.
Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of November 22, 2023
50 Years Ago – Nov. 21, 1973
Large deer — Sixteen-year-old Bill Wilcox of Wade was one of the more fortunate hunters to “bring home the bacon” Saturday after only two hours in the woods.
Houlton area From our Files – Week of November 22, 2023
25 Years Ago December 9, 1998
Houlton Shires Win – Local boy’s basketball teams were in action as last weekend marked the official opening of the regular high school season. On Friday night, the Houlton Shiretowners made their home debut.
St. John Valley area From our Files – Week of November 22, 2023
10 Years Ago — Nov. 20, 2013
Two sisters in their 90s helped celebrate their sister’s 99th — Lena Martin, who will turn 99 on Nov. 29, 2013, celebrated her birthday at the home of her younger sister Leona Lebel, 91, in Fort Kent.
St. John Valley area From our Files – Week of November 15, 2023
50 Years Ago — Nov. 14, 1973
King named superintendent – Garfield King, of Fort Kent was named superintendent of schools for SAD 33, Frenchville and St. Agatha according to Dick Morin, SAD 33 board chairman.