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Houlton area From our Files – Week of January 18, 2023

75 Years Ago - Jan. 15, 1948 Ricker plans for 100th anniversary – Plans for the observance of the 100th anniversary of Ricker here started with the announcement of the appointment of an Alumni Planning Committee. The committee as announced consists of Fred L. Putnam, chairman of the Board of Trustees;

The County Crossword for Jan. 18, 2023

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AR Gould Hospital welcomes its new year baby for 2023

The first baby born in 2023 at Northern Light AR Gould Hospital in Presque Isle was delivered at 7:56 pm on Saturday, Jan. 7. While Mildred Amy arrived a little early, mother and daughter are both doing well.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of January 11, 2023

75 Years Ago - Jan. 8, 1948 Fire at Sherman mill – A planing mill connected with the plant of the Sherman Lumber Company here was destroyed by fire of undetermined origin New Year’s Day causing a loss estimated by co-owner Walter Robinson at $100,000 and throwing 20 men out of employment.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of January 11, 2023

115 Years Ago - Jan. 9, 1908 Tea, anyone? -- Andrew Murchie of Benton, New Brunswick, salesman for Red Rose Tea, was in town Saturday calling on his customers. He was the guest of Frank Mills during his stay.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of January 11, 2023

100 Years Ago - Jan. 11, 1923 Aroostook County in fine condition — The County of Aroostook in excellent financial condition. Except for a bond issue of $76,000 which was made the previous fall, the county does not owe a dollar. This bond issue was floated entirely to pay The County’s part of the expense of installing bridges in The County under the bridge law, which was expected to be repealed at the Legislature.

Elks serve holiday dinner to hundreds

On Christmas Day, the Presque Isle Elks Lodge 1954 hosted its annual family Christmas dinner for anyone who would otherwise be celebrating the holiday alone.

The County Crossword for Jan. 11, 2023

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Houlton area From our Files – Week of January 4, 2023

75 Years Ago - Jan. 1, 1948 Students win essay honors – Several essays were submitted from Houlton High School in the contest sponsored by O. M. Doyle on the subject, “Of What Value is Fresh Fruit to the Health of Our Youth”. The contest was open to all students in this area. Wanda Way, from Houlton, won the first prize of $25.

Houlton Regional Hospital receives $2.2 million in federal funds

Southern Aroostook’s only hospital will soon be able to make a number of improvements thanks to the recent passage of the 2022 omnibus funding plan.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of December 28, 2022

75 Years Ago - Dec. 25, 1947 Police start fingerprinting — Expansion of the work of the Houlton Police department started this week when Officer Carl Smart began operation of the fingerprinting equipment acquired some time ago. Henceforth every person jailed by the local police will be fingerprinted and the prints will be filed and recorded.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of December 28, 2022

75 Years Ago - Dec. 25, 1947 Gartley elected committee head — Over 125 local members of the Aroostook County Agricultural Conservation Association elected Myron Gartley chairman of the community committee at an election at the Community Recreation Center.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of December 28, 2022

115 Years Ago - Dec. 26, 1907 Busy day -- Tuesday was a busy day with Caribou merchants. Many traders report the Christmas business ahead of last year; and this, too, in a year when Aroostook is supposed not to have any money.

Classes promote better health, improved balance

Aroostook Agency on Aging in partnership with Healthy Living for ME offers free workshops to help older adults manage their chronic health conditions and reduce falls. For all persons, the beginning of a new year presents another opportunity to create new routines that have the potential to impact how they feel every day.

The County Crossword for Dec. 28, 2022

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McGill’s Community Band plays songs of the season

The holiday spirit was alive and well at the Houlton Community Arts Center Wednesday, Dec. 21, thanks to the soothing tunes of McGill’s Community Band.

Lego Club inspires inventive creations

For nearly a decade, members of the Cary Library Lego Club in Houlton, have been building stories from their imagined designs.

Wintergreen to auction art donated by Carroll

Wintergreen Arts Center will host an auction of more than two dozen art pieces donated by James Carroll, owner of Morningstar Art & Framing in Presque Isle.

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