Several Van Buren community projects are moving forward
A $2.2 million congressionally directed spending request for a new fire station in town is one of the projects.
A $2.2 million congressionally directed spending request for a new fire station in town is one of the projects.
Wintergreen is featuring fiddlehead-inspired art from artists across Aroostook County in May. The opening reception of a Fiddlehead-Inspired Art Showcase will be held Friday, May 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk.
99 Years Ago – April 23, 1925
50,000 spawn of rainbow trout — Preliminary arrangements were made with the Fish and Game Commission whereby 50,000 spawn of rainbow trout were secured and placed in Madawaska lake.
50 Years Ago – April 24, 1974
Maine’s Minimum Wage Goes To $2 On May 1 — Because of the increase in the Federal minimum wage effective May 1, Maine minimum wage will increase from $1.90 to $2.00 on that date. Also, the rate for students who are less than 19 years old will be increased on May 1 from $1.43 per hour to $1.50 per hour under the Maine law.
A few weeks ago we were asked to help with a cat trapped in someone’s garage. The cat was caught in a live trap and brought to the ark.
The Miss Presque Isle Pageants had 26 contestants grace the stage at Presque Isle High School on April 6 for a sold-out show.
The SAD 1 school board held their monthly meeting April 9 at Mapleton Elementary School.
Fifty-four years ago, on April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans gathered on college campuses, in parks, along streets and in community auditoriums to honor the Earth. On that first Earth Day, they learned and demonstrated, celebrated and planned, joined their voices in love for the planet — and began new work to save it.
The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week.
25 Years Ago — April 21, 1999
Maine restaurants go smoke-free – Governor Angus King signed the first statewide smoke-free restaurant law in Maine this week. The new law, which eliminates smoking in about 5,500 restaurants and Class A restaurants/lounges throughout the state, will become effective in late August or early September.