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Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of December 8, 2021

75 Years Ago - Dec. 5, 1946 Former local man honored in Florida -- George H. Cooper, former resident of Presque Isle, was honored as the Personality of the Week in an issue of the Redland District News, published in Homestead, Florida.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of December 8, 2021

100 Years Ago - Dec. 8, 1921 Making street lights shine -- The crew of the Houlton Water Company has been busy during the past week cleaning the shades on the street lights and installing new bulbs in the lights.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of December 8, 2021

115 Years Ago - Dec. 4, 1906 New delivery driver --George Brown has entered the employ of Tornquist Bros. and will drive their delivery wagon.

What’s Happening in the Presque Isle area – Week of December 8, 2021

Wednesday, Dec. 8 FORT FAIRFIELD: Senior commodity food distribution by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 2-2:30 p.m. at St. Denis Church parking lot, 143 Main St. FMI: 764-3396.

What’s Happening in the Caribou area – Week of December 8, 2021

Wednesday, Dec. 8 CARIBOU: Cloud Based Backup Solutions, 10-11 a.m. One-hour class to explore the most popular, free types of cloud-based backup platforms.

Chicken stew fundraiser to aid Aroostook RSVP

Just in time for the busy holiday season, leaders of Aroostook Retired and Senior Volunteer Program have cooked up an idea to help raise money and awareness for the volunteer-driven organization and ease the burden on family meal preparers who could really use a night off.

Fiddlehead Focus Crossword Puzzle for Dec. 8, 2021

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.

Annual light parade brings holiday spirit to Star City

The scent of hot chocolate wafted through the crisp December air Saturday evening as Presque Isle’s 32nd annual Holiday Light Parade lit up Main Street.

Limestone Christmas parade celebrates holiday season in style

The holiday spirit was in full swing Sunday evening, as Limestone held its annual Christmas Light Parade.

Festival of Trees makes its return to Presque Isle

The St. Apollonia Festival of Trees made its return to the Aroostook Centre Mall, after being canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Volunteers needed for annual Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign

They are a sight and sound synonymous with the holiday season. A bright red kettle with a cheery person ringing a bell can often be found outside of a local department or grocery store seeking donations.

American Cancer Society honors County resident

The American Cancer Society recently presented a Sandra C. Labaree Volunteer Values Award to Jordyn Madore, a Presque Isle resident.

Caribou hosting Secret Santa gift drive for local senior citizens

Homebound seniors in Caribou will have more reasons to smile this Christmas thanks to Age Friendly Caribou's second Senior Santa project.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of December 1, 2021

100 Years Ago - Dec. 1, 1921 Jolly jazz dance -- The dance in the Grange Hall on Thanksgiving night was well attended. The music was provided by Joe’s Jolly Jazz Orchestra of Houlton.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of December 1, 2021

75 Years Ago - Nov. 28, 1946 The War Assets office opened in Maine -- The War Assets Administration opened an office for the distribution of war surplus in the state of Maine.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of December 1, 2021

115 Years Ago - Nov. 27, 1906 Closing for the holiday -- The jewelry stores of B.O. Noyes and H.O. Spenser will be closed tomorrow so employees can enjoy Thanksgiving with their families.

Store invites public to help send cheer to troops

A local store invites the community to help them say “Thank you” and spread holiday cheer to those serving in the military.

Banners raised on Gold Star Memorial Bridge to honor local heroes

When Laura (Porter) Cyr was 15 years old, she couldn’t bear to see her brother Steve leave his home in Houlton to join the Marines and fight in Vietnam.

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