Thirty-seven million Americans have diabetes; in fact, one in two people has diabetes or prediabetes. Northern Light Health hospitals across Maine are recognizing American Diabetes Month in November with information to help everyone make a difference against this diabetes epidemic.
25 Years Ago – Nov. 11, 1998
Woodworking shop opens in former Agway building — The city has welcomed a new employer to town. Valley Woodworking of Van Buren has moved into the former Agway building on the Access Highway.
75 Years Ago – November 4, 1948
Houlton 1948 Building Total Now $540,800 – Houlton moved into classification of cities several times its size in terms of construction activity so far this year, according to the 10-month report this week of Building Inspector J. Maynard Austin.
Planners anticipate the majority of eclipse watchers will have to find accommodations in surrounding towns across Aroostook County and farther south.
The Fort Fairfield High School Class of 1973 enjoyed a wonderful 50th class reunion at the VFW in July.
The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week.
75 Years Ago – Oct. 28, 1948
Bridgewater girl won Sears trip — Betty Jamison of Bridgewater was the winner of the Boston trip awarded by the Presque Isle Sears store at the close of its first anniversary sale.
50 Years Ago – October 31, 1973
Houlton Send 14 To Session Of Older Girls – The 20th annual older girls’ conference of the State YMCA was held October 26 through 28 in Presque Isle.
115 Years Ago – Oct. 29, 1908
Work has been completed — S. W. Brown has completely remodeled and renovated his building on Broadway, opposite the B. & A. station, and opened an up-to-date restaurant.
