25 Years Ago – October 20, 1999
Dorsey was presented with the 1999 Sam Walton Business Leader Award — The 1999 Sam Walton Business Leader Award was presented to David Dorsey, chief executive officer of First Citizens Bank in Presque Isle, for his outstanding leadership in the Presque Isle business community.
Today, an upper-level trough crosses the region bringing cloudy skies with a chance of morning rain showers.
The IHOP franchise, owned by Great American Real Food Fast in Connecticut, moved into the previous Big Stop restaurant location.
The Caribou Arts & Craft Show is always a popular fall event to enjoy, and we at the Central Aroostook Humane Society are excited to be participating once again.
75 Years Ago – Oct. 13, 1949
Memorial gate constructed at New Sweden Thomas Park — As a memorial to all military veterans of New Sweden, that community has constructed a monument gate at the entrance of Thomas Park there which stands as a vivid reminder of indebtedness to that war group.
25 Years Ago – October 13, 1999
City named the new code enforcement officer — After a search lasting more than two months, the City of Presque Isle appointed Marcus C. Russell III to serve as a full-time code enforcement officer.
10 Years Ago — October 8, 2014
Bridge demolition moves forward — Sparks flew Friday morning, Oct. 3, 2014 as workers cut steel from the old Fort Kent/Clair, New Brunswick international bridge as part of its dismantling.
75 Years Ago – September 13, 1949
Robert M. Lawlis, Jr. Opens Law Office — Robert M. Lawlis, Jr., son of Probate Judge and Mrs. Robert M. Lawlis has opened his own office in Caribou for the practice of law.
The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week.
Pisces needs someone who will give him space and time to flourish. He hid when he began roaming at the shelter, but has made remarkable progress.
