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Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of September 21, 2022

75 Years Ago - Sept. 18, 1947 Kermit Crandall named president of Country Club — Kermit Crandall of Presque Isle was elected president of the Aroostook Valley Country Club for the ensuing year at a meeting of the new directors at the club.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of September 21, 2022

75 Years Ago - Sept. 18, 1947 Serious loss at Cone dairy farm — Damage which may reach $20,000 was caused to the large dairy barn on the farm of Walter Cone on the North Road Friday afternoon when fire of the undetermined origin broke out within warning and burned so fiercely that the building was badly gutted when the Houlton Fire Department arrived.

Found & Favored Ministries presents The Story Tour

In an age where suicide and hopelessness are on the rise, and over 236,000 drug and alcohol related deaths occur annually, ex drug-addict and recording artist Allan Scott is reaching out to the addicted and struggling with a message of hope.

The County Crossword for Sept. 21, 2022

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.

Micmacs revive annual health fair in Presque Isle

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Micmac Family Health Clinic welcomed people to its annual Health Fair for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Houlton Band of Maliseets to hold annual Recognition Day this Saturday

Nestled about six miles from the center of Houlton sits the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians reservation.

Writer Cynthia Anderson serves as next LDLS speaker

The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present writer and Maine native Cynthia Anderson as the first speaker in its 2022-23 Libra Distinguished Lecture Series on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. in the Campus Center. During her talk “What We Write, and Why,” Anderson will discuss her latest book “Home Now” and the work of fiction writing. The event is free and the public is encouraged to attend.

‘ABIDE’ middle school retreats set for Oct. 1

Any middle schooler (grades 6-8) and their adult chaperones are encouraged to gather for a special day of reflection that will build faith and community through prayer, togetherness, and fun.

Two fall festivals filled downtown Houlton with art, music and much more

Downtown Houlton was the place to be Saturday as two overlapping festivals filled Market Square and Main Street with artistic creations, beautiful music and all of the latest harvest goodies.

Violette named events coordinator for Wintergreen

Gretchen Violette was recently named events coordinator for the Wintergreen Arts Center. A native of central Maine, Violette has adopted Aroostook County as her home.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of September 14, 2022

115 Years Ago - Sept. 12, 1907 New job -- Miss Henrietta West, recently employed in the office of the Caribou Water, Light & Power Company, has accepted a position in the law office of Chas. G. Briggs, Esq., and entered upon her duties Monday morning.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of September 14, 2022

75 Years Ago - Sept. 11, 1947 Sherman soldier wins first place — T/5 Gordon Lane, grandson of Mrs. Eldora Grant, in care of Ivan Hunt, Sherman, has won first place in the metal work section of the Army Special Services crafts contest semi-finals held recently at Philippine Ryukyus Command headquarters in Manila.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of September 14, 2022

75 Years Ago - Sept. 11, 1947 Maxwell Hayden new Community Chest president — Maxwell M. Hayden was elected president of the Presque Isle Community Chest at a meeting of the board of directors, to succeed Orrin J. Bishop; and Harold Glidden was named chairman of the annual campaign for funds.

Marine Corps League recognizes senator

The Meo Bosse Detachment 1414 of the Marine Corps League recognized Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, with a certificate of appreciation for his role in preventing the closure of the Maine Veterans’ Homes in Caribou and Machias.

SAGE plans exhibition

Seniors Achieving Greater Education (SAGE) will host an exhibition Friday at the University of Maine at Presque Isle.

Births at Cary Medical Center – April & May, 2022

The following births were recently announced at Cary Medical Center:

The County Crossword for Sept. 14, 2022

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.

Healthy Living for ME recognizes September as Falls Prevention Awareness Month

September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact that falls have on the lives of millions of Americans each year and take steps to prevent falls.

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