Living

4 months ago

Madawaska natives discover their roots in Virginia

In mid-2022, John and Wanda Beaulieu moved from northern Virginia, 15 minutes from Washington, D.C., to quieter Franklin, Virginia, to escape horrendous traffic and the common trappings of a large metropolitan environment.

4 months ago

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of January 1, 2025

50 Years Ago – January 1, 1975
Animal shelter officially opened — The Central Aroostook Humane Society officially opened the facilities of its new animal shelter to the public Saturday, Dec. 21, with approximately 125 people touring the building during the six hour open house.

4 months ago

Caribou area From our Files – Week of January 1, 2025

50 Years Ago – Jan. 1, 1975
146 families received gifts — Christmas was brighter for 660 persons, thanks to area organizations and individuals who donated food baskets and gifts to 146 families suggested by the Caribou Welfare Department.

4 months ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of January 1, 2025

75 Years Ago – Jan. 5, 1950
Starch Factory To Serve This Area Proposed For Patten — The possibility of a starch factory to serve potato growers of this Northern Penobscot and Southern Aroostook area was discussed at a meeting here tonight

4 months ago

Chicken stew fundraiser benefits older adults, caregivers

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – Leaders and volunteers of Aroostook RSVP are serving up a hot meal to kick off  the new year in hopes of raising money and awareness for their program and the Foundation for the  Aroostook Agency on Aging. “Hot & Hearty Chicken Stew To Go“ is a drive-up fundraiser going on at […]

4 months ago

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of December 25, 2024

25 Years Ago – December 29, 1999
Farmer of the Year — After more than 25 years of growing potatoes, Fred Flewelling had no regrets. Flewelling was named the 2000 Farmer of the Year by the Maine Potato Board and honored at a dinner along with Young Farmers of the Year Brent and Neil Grass.