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Logo for the Knights of Columbus
11 months ago

K of C lotto winner, 15-21 2024

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week.

11 months ago

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of July 31, 2024

25 Years Ago – August 4, 1999
Micmacs celebrated their building opening — The Aroostook Band of Micmacs, which included members from Island Falls to Van Buren, celebrated the opening of their new health facility.

11 months ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of July 31, 2024

75 Years Ago – August 4, 1949
Evelyn H. Pearce Leaves Library After 43 Years Service — Miss Evelyn H. Pearce, who has been connected with the Cary Library here since 1906 and who has been Librarian since 1928, yesterday tendered her resignation to the board of trustees after 43 years of continuous service to the institution.

11 months ago

Caribou area From our Files – Week of July 31, 2024

25 Years Ago – Aug. 4, 1999
Fort Fairfield chooses Limestone’s volunteer chief — Paul C.  Durepo off Limestone has been named the town’s new fire chief. Durepo was recommended by Town manager Dan Foster and confirmed by the town council ast last Wednesday’s meeting. Durepo, 49, has served in Limestone’s volunteer fire department for 30 years, the last 16 as chief.

11 months ago

St. John Valley area From our Files – Week of July 31, 2024

25 Years Ago – August 4, 1999
Runaway buffalo keeps locals on the run – A popular local and tourist attraction, Pelletier’s 11-member buffalo herd, escaped from its Route 161 pen early last week in August 1999, and he’s been chasing them through the woods ever since with the help of family, friends and a few surprised visitors.

11 months ago

Coexisting with garden pests

There has been a lot of chatter about garden pests this year (well, maybe more than chatter when we find that the flowers we had planned to enjoy and the vegetables we wanted to eat have been eaten by certain garden pests).