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Murder on my streets

Rat-tat-tat, rat-atat-tat goes the automatic rifle. And the world descends into madness. What if I were lying on the street of my beloved hometown with my blood pooling about me? And my last shuddered, shocked and unbearably painful thoughts were set gazing at the blue-cloud-puffed sky ordained by Thee?

Census pitfalls

All genealogists avidly use the census for information about their ancestors. Starting in 1790 the U.S. censuses were taken every 10 years. By 1850 all those in a household were listed and in 1880 the relationships were spelled out. What’s not to like about any of that?

44th Madawaska Acadian Festival Mass set for Grand Isle on Aug. 15

The 44th annual Madawaska Acadian Festival will include the celebration of Mass on Monday, August 15, at 1 p.m. at Mizpah, a retreat center located at 129 Doucette Road in Grand Isle. All are welcome to attend.

Jackson to host veterans town hall meeting in Caribou

Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, will host a veterans town hall meeting in Caribou on Sunday, Aug. 14 to provide updates on efforts to support the Caribou Veterans Home, protect rural VA clinics and bolster benefits for veterans.

A piece of sky

As promised so many weeks ago, here is the second part to my most recent Northern Yarn regarding my fascination with old buildings. I have spoken before of my career and of the honor of working with those who were visually impaired or blind. Each precious encounter I experienced in itself was a life lesson, and from time to time I am inspired to share some of these “yarns” with you.

Honoring our veterans through resources and recognition

Recently, I attended a White House signing ceremony for three bills I championed to help ensure that America’s veterans receive the benefits, resources, and recognition they earned through their service to our country.

Aroostook commissioners mulling change to fiscal year

A change in when towns see their assessment for the Aroostook County tax could be in the works.

ACSO deputies to receive new body cameras, tasers with ARPA funds

Aroostook County Sheriff's deputies will soon have new tools to help in their fight against crime thanks to federal American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Auxiliary honors longtime members

At its June meeting, the Cyr-Plourde American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 145, presented several Continuous Membership Certificates.

Acadia FCU names 2022 scholarship recipients

Acadia Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the 2022 Acadia FCU scholarship recipients. Nancy Martin, Emmanuel Morin, and Nolan Kuhl will each receive $2,000 to help fund their college educations.

The County Federal Credit Union promotes new assistant vice president of information technology

The County Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce they have recently promoted Jacob Kinney to assistant vice president of information technology.

ACAP tax prep makes seniors eligible for relief funds

Just over 200 Maine tax returns for County senior citizens and people with disabilities were completed in one day by Aroostook County Action Program staff at recent Tax Palooza events in Presque Isle and Fort Fairfield.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, June 20-26, 2022

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of June 20-26, including the following.

What’s that worth?

As I write this column inflation is at an all-time high, prices soaring skyward, product shortages common, people flinch as they fill their cars and we’re all making nips and tucks to our budgets.

Young golfer wins 38th Cary Classic

In a remarkable performance, 14-year-old Michael Bruce shot a 72 parring the Caribou Country Club Golf Course, and took the Cary Classic Tournament Championship on Saturday, July 9.

Northern Maine Community College announces spring 2022 dean’s list

Northern Maine Community College has released its dean’s list for the 2022 spring semester. To earn a place on the list, students must achieve a 3.2-grade point average or above.

NorState FCU on Forbes Best-In-State Credit Unions 2022

NorState Federal Credit Union has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-In-State Credit Unions 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

The County Federal Credit Union hires New VP of marketing

The County Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce they have recently hired Kerri Watson-Blaisdell as their new vice president of marketing.

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