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Remains of WWII vet buried 74 years later in Caribou

More than 100 people gathered Monday for the long overdue funeral service for World War II Pvt. Alberic Blanchette, whose remains were returned home to Caribou 74 years after he was killed in battle on a remote Pacific island.

Birth announcement

Lyndsay and John Sakoulidis of Toronto Ontario, Canada are proud to announce the birth of twin daughters

Birth announcement

A boy, Samuel Bea Hafford, born on Sept. 7, 2017, to Tonya and Toby Hafford of Allagash

Pumpkin Day comes back to Edmundston

The ever popular Pumpkin Day is back for it’s 19th edition at the Fraser Marina in Edmundston, NB. The activity will be held on September 24, 2017 between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. (EST).

Support groups also can help loved ones of addicted individuals

EDITOR’S NOTE: September is National Recovery Month.

After 74 years, Caribou WWII vet being returned home for burial

The family of WWII Marine Pvt. Alberic “Brick” Blanchette will finally have closure when his remains are flown to his hometown of Caribou for a Sept. 18 ceremony.

Births at The Aroostook Medical Center

The following births are among those recorded recently at The Aroostook Medical Center in Presque Isle.

Bereavement group to begin six-week session

Visiting Nurses Aroostook Home Health Hospice announces its fall 2017 grief support group.

CHS graduates share 75 years of Class at Crosswinds

There aren’t many classmates who have the opportunity to reminisce with one another about their high-school days 75 years after graduation.

St. Agatha hosts movie night fundraiser for recreation department

Nearly 20 children and teens took part in the first community movie night inside the St. Agatha fire station on Saturday, Sept. 2.

Births at NMMC

The following births were recently recorded at Northern Maine Medical Center.

Fort Kent grandparents thankful superhero grandson enjoyed ‘best day of his life’

A 10-year-old Falmouth boy who has bravely battled a rare and severe form of epilepsy for the past 2 1/2 years engaged in a new fight on Sunday, Aug. 27

Don’t neglect those deeds

Most genealogists would rather have a root canal (or as one told me, give birth in a store window) than spend an afternoon at the Registry of Deeds tracking metes and bounds.

County Face: Floyd Rockholt

Floyd Rockholt isn’t a County native, but for over three decades he’s paid his dues and has become a staple in the community

County Face: Kathryn Olmstead of Caribou

Kathryn Olmstead of Caribou is “from away.” She grew up in Michigan and did not end up in northern Maine until later in her adult life.

UMFK students plan food drive on August 27

The University of Maine at Fort Kent students will hold a food drive on Sunday, August 27, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. in Fort Kent.

Raspberry harvest has a sweet start

Melford and Betty Pelletier are harvesting raspberries this time of year at their home in Wallagrass.

Canoe craftsmanship ties together generations and friends

When you grow up living in the woods of northern Maine and paddling its river, lakes and ponds, it is natural to end up with some knowledge of how to repair canoes.

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