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.
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.
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.
25 Years Ago — January 5, 2000
G.I. landmark celebrates 50 years – For 50 years, Euclide Soucy has served his customers with a ready smile and a steady pace at his Gulf station located on Main Street in Grand Isle.
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
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 […]
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.
25 Years Ago – Jan. 4, 1999
Alaska to home, by sled — Local men plan a trip: 6000 miles in 30 days. When three members of the Caribou Snowmobile Club travel to Alaska, they will go by plane. On the way back — all the way back — they’ll travel by snowmobile.
25 Years Ago — December 29, 1999
Guerrette named citizens of the month – Mike and Cecilia Guerrette have been named December’s Citizens of the Month. Mike and Cecilia have been actively involved in numerous volunteer projects in the area in the past years.
50 Years Ago – December 25, 1974
SAD 70 Students Present Annual Christmas Concert — Students from SAD 70 presented their annual Christmas concert December 16, with Mrs. Debbie Duff as Music Director and Joseph Robinson as Band Director.
