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Caribou to celebrate 10 years of Thursdays on Sweden Street

Caribou's premier summer festival is turning 10 this summer and city leaders hope people come out for the celebration.

Annual youth fishing derby scheduled for Saturday

In preparation for the Presque Isle Elks “Hooked on Fishing, Not Drugs” youth fishing derby, the Enfield hatchery of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, on Thursday, June 1 will stock Mantle Lake in Presque Isle with 500 8- to 11-inch long trout.

The County Crossword for May 31, 2023

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Agency on Aging gallery features Mapleton artist’s work in June

Aroostook Agency on Aging will exhibit the work of Mapleton artist Susanne Hay in June as part of the Artists for Aging initiative. Hay will present a large selection of her works, as well as greeting cards, keychains and candles, during an opening reception from 5-8 p.m. Friday, June 2.

Wintergreen rolls out new family-friendly event combining food and fitness

Wintergreen Arts Center is rolling out a new family-friendly, community event to take place on Saturday, June 10 starting at 11 a.m. at Griffeth Honda, 130 Main Street.

Wintergreen to celebrate community support on June 2

Wintergreen Arts Center is hosting a celebration of its families, students, supporters, staff, donors, and volunteers on Friday, June 2 at 6 p.m. during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of May 24, 2023

115 Years Ago - May 21, 1908 Accepted the position -- Miss Maude Jacobs, who recently graduated from Miss Beal’s school of shorthand in Bangor, has accepted a position with W. C. Spaulding, taking the place made vacant by the resignation of mIss Faustina Briggs.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of May 24, 2023

75 Years Ago May 20, 1948 Hodgdon H.S Girls Take Katahdin Valley Laurels – The Hodgdon High School girls’ basketball team wound up a triumphant season with 18 wins, one defeat, to take without question the title of champions of the Katahdin Valley League.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of May 24, 2023

100 Years Ago - May 24, 1923 New sidewalk — Road Commissioner A. O. Green planned a new gravel sidewalk to take the place of the old plank sidewalk between Blaine and Mars Hill. The old sidewalk was in bad condition and was really dangerous, so a new sidewalk was much needed.

Patten Area Woman’s Club to hold Memorial Day service

Memorial Day 2023 is Monday, May 29 and to commemorate this special day the Patten Area Woman’s Club is planning a Memorial Day service at the Patten Cemetery at 11 a.m. We invite you to attend with other veterans for all to remember with gratitude and pride those who have served our country in the armed forces.

The County Crossword for May 24, 2023

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Caribou Viking Riders ATV Club announces official launch

Caribou Viking Riders will be hosting their kick-off BBQ sponsored by180 Sealcoating, taking place at the Otter St. Park N Ride in Caribou on Saturday, May 27 featuring entertainment from Soundstage Music & Karaoke.

Aroostook Agency wants to break down barriers for older residents as technology advances

Aroostook Agency on Aging is celebrating 50 years of service as the agency looks for better ways to break down barriers to services older people may need, and to support the aging population through technology.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of May 17, 2023

115 Years Ago - May 14, 1908 Traveling to visit brothers -- Wilbur Roberts started Wednesday for Westfield where he will spend a short time with his brother, George Roberts, Jr., and will then go to Houlton where he will visit another brother, Forest Roberts. His place in the Garden Clothing Company’s store will be taken by Harold Calhoun during his absence.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of May 17, 2023

100 Years Ago - May 17, 1923 Presque Isle High School defeated A. C. I. — Presque Isle High School defeated A. C. I. in a one-sided game by a score of 2403. The A. C. I. team was composed of green men, which accounted for the one-sided score.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of May 17, 2023

75 Years Ago, May 13, 1948 Colby Basketball Capt. To Coach at Houlton H.S. – Houlton High School is getting a new basketball coach next fall and one known throughout Maine and New England for years of star performance on the court with the baskets. He is Eugene A. “Gene” Hunter, Colby College captain of basketball this year, and former start at this home-town high school at Presque Isle.

Aroostook native brings hobby store and restaurant to Caribou

Gaming enthusiasts in Caribou have a dedicated gathering space thanks to the city's newest entrepreneur.

Maliseet tribal ambassador to speak at Church of the Good Shepherd

Osihkiyol Crofton-Macdonald, tribal ambassador for the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, will talk about the history of the relationship between the Maliseet Indians and Houlton-area settlers at the Church of the Good Shepherd on May 23.

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