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Wintergreen to share the art of two Aroostook County artists in April

Wintergreen Arts Center is excited to share the art of two Aroostook County artists during the month of April. Beth Ann Cummings and Fallan Robertson will be opening their shows at Wintergreen on Friday, April 7, beginning at 6 p.m.

Celebrating Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month. The roots of this celebratory week date back to 1909, when a group of what we might today call “influencers” met on Feb. 28.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of March 22, 2023

100 Years Ago - March 29, 1923 Prominent as basketball player — Louis Horsman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norval Horsman, Academy Street, was a Presque Isle boy who was doing good in school life, and of whom his parents had reason to be proud. Louis was a graduate of the Presque Isle High School, class of 1920.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of March 22, 2023

75 Years Ago - March 18, 1948 Peabody Is Named Council Chairman – Arnold Peabody was named chairman of the HOulton Town Council at the organization meeting held following the town meeting Tuesday after the new members were sworn in.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of March 22, 2023

115 Years Ago - Mar. 19, 1908 Growing in size -- The enlargement of the cloak department in Pattee & Co.’s dry goods store makes an improvement of a very noticeable nature, giving this large firm a much better, more desirable and lighter place to display the large line of cloaks carried. The room has been fitted up in a very handsome and convenient manner.

Agency on Aging gallery features PI photographer’s work in April

Aroostook Agency on Aging will exhibit the work of Presque Isle photographer Michael A. Gudreau in April as part of the Artists for Aging initiative. In addition to framed photographs, the artist will present several digital collections of his images as well as a display of film era cameras and accessories during an opening reception from 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 7.

The County Crossword for March 22, 2023

You can complete this crossword puzzle online. Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of March 22, 2023

100 Years Ago - March 22, 1923 Book by former Aroostook resident — The Star-Herald was in receipt of a copy of “Flashes of Thought”, a book of witty and humorous short stories and worthwhile selection, compiled and published by Alfred W. Hall, Portland, Maine, a former resident of Caribou

Czyzewski serves as next LDLS speaker

The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present Krzysztof Czyzewski, founder of the Polish-based Borderland Foundation of Arts, Cultures, and Nations, as the next speaker in its 2022-2023 Libra Distinguished Lecture Series on Wednesday, March 29 at 5 p.m. via Zoom.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of March 15, 2023

75 Years Ago — March 11, 1948 Elks Women Bowlers In Win Over Caribou Six – In a five-string match here Saturday afternoon between the women howlers of the Houlton Lodge of Elks and a team from Caribou known as the Elite Six, the hostesses turned back the visitors by a margin of 131 pins, the outcome being determined not on points but on total pinfall.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of March 15, 2023

100 Years Ago - March 15, 1923 Station agent on B. & A. became an inventor — N. A. Robertson, formerly a resident of Marysville, N.B., a station agent of the B. & A. Railroad at Oakland, became an inventor.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of March 15, 2023

115 Years Ago - Mar. 12, 1908 New occupants -- The store recently occupied by Miss Evelyn Smith as a millinery store next door to the post office is being remodeled and will be occupied some time next month by the American Express Company.

Spring Basket Feztival returns

It’s a sure sign of spring when the Aroostook Shrine Club prepares for its annual Spring Basket Feztival.

Flagg receives Good Scout nod

The North Star district of the Katahdin Area Council Boy Scouts of America, which comprises Scouts from across Aroostook County, recently presented Bill Flagg of Cary Medical Center with its Good Scout Award for 2022.

Families enjoy winter fun in Limestone

Spring will soon be here, but that did not stop Limestone from celebrating winter one last time on Saturday.

Cookie sales benefit Pink Aroostook

Tim Hortons stores in Caribou, Madawaska and Presque Isle recently donated nearly $2,500 to an Aroostook County breast health program.

The County Crossword for March 15, 2023

You can complete this crossword puzzle online. Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.

Emmy-nominated Runyeon to present ‘A Journey to Joy’ in Caribou and Presque Isle

In an effort to provide assistance to local homeless and offer a faith-building opportunity for individuals and families, the Parish of the Precious Blood will welcome Emmy-nominated actor Frank Runyeon for a three-day event entitled “A Journey to Joy!” and all are invited to participate.

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