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Katahdin Bankshares Corp. announces dividend

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), the parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, a community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, announced that it has declared a cash dividend of $0.138 per share for the second quarter of 2022.

Houlton Bangor Savings Bank undergoes makeover

After several months of renovations, the lobby of Houlton’s Bangor Savings Bank is now complete.

Caribou, Stockholm residents approve $20.8 million budget for RSU 39

Residents of RSU 39 (Caribou and Stockholm) voted Wednesday to approve a budget of $20,826,248 for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

Candidates Stewart and Underwood should answer constituent questions

To the editor: I wrote to Maine Sen. Trey Stewart, R-Presque Isle, and Maine Rep. Joseph Underwood, R-Presque Isle, on April 25, asking whether they planned any public meetings to discuss what they have done in their current positions, and what they hope to accomplish should they be reelected.

Memorial Day services planned for Houlton

Veterans and their families will be lauded in Houlton Monday, May 30, as part of the town’s annual Memorial Day celebration.

Houlton’s University of Maine system recognizes graduates

A celebration was held May 12 at the Houlton Higher Education Center to recognize University of Maine System graduates who had a connection to the Houlton Center.

Future of Nylander Museum up for debate once again in Caribou

Prior to COVID-19, the Nylander Museum of Natural History had gone from barely seeing foot traffic to hosting educational events that attracted hundreds of community members.

Houlton cemeteries decorated for the holiday

Houlton’s St. Mary’s Cemetery and Soldier Hill were once again adorned with hundreds of American Flags thanks to the efforts of local high school students.

Wintergreen to feature local artist Sanipass in June

Local artist Caitlin Sanipass is Wintergreen Art Center’s featured artist for the month of June. Her opening reception will be held on Friday, June 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk.

Baptist Park prepares for 90 years of camping

This summer the Baptist Park in Mapleton will celebrate 90 years of camping and Christian education. In 1932, Rev. A.C. Berrie founded “The Baptist School of Christian Training” in Mapleton. Rev. Berrie became the first dean of the school.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of May 25, 2022

75 Years Ago - May 22, 1947 Brown received a 35-year service award — Harold Brown, manager of the Caribou - Presque Isle area of the New England Telephone & Telegraph Co., received an emblem signifying 35 years of service with the telephone company.

Hodgdon High School names top students for 2022

Principal/Superintendent Stephen Fitzpatrick has named the 2022 honor students for Hodgdon Middle-High School.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of May 25, 2022

115 Years ago, May 29, 1907 New Barber Shop Opens – Mr. James Hoyt of Portage , has opened a barber shop here, and will be glad to see all his old friends in the chair.

UMaine Extension offers free tomato seedlings June 3–4

University of Maine Cooperative Extension Aroostook County will be giving away cherry tomato seedlings as part of the One Tomato Project at three locations from 9 a.m. to noon starting June 3 at University of Maine Fort Kent, 34 Armory Road, and the Houlton Higher Education Center, 18 Military Street, Houlton.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of May 18, 2022

115 Years Ago - May 16, 1907 A trip to Boston -- C.S. Patterson is on a week’s trip to Boston. His place as clerk at the Vaughan House is filled during his absence by George Calkins.

Baby formula shortage strengthens breastfeeding option

The national shortage of baby formula is creating anxiety for families and increasing the focus on the benefits of breastfeeding. Cary Medical Center’s Obstetrics Unit encourages new moms to breastfeed and had a 75 percent breastfeeding initiation rate in 2021.

Agency on Aging offers online and in-person events in June

Staying well allows us to live better lives. Through group classes, informational sessions and events, the Aroostook Agency on Aging staff and volunteers share topics and techniques that are intended to help all people age well.

Northern Lighthouse, Inc. receives a $5,000 grant to support Safe Harbor Shelter

The Northern Lighthouse, Inc. recently received a $5,000 grant from Versant Power to support Safe Harbor Shelter, an all-inclusive emergency shelter for homeless youth ages 10-17 in Aroostook County.

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