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Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of May 4, 2022

75 Years Ago - May 1, 1947 Four Presque Isle insurance agents in “Round Table” — Four Presque Isle life insurance agents were among the 36 in Maine who qualified for membership in the Maine Quarter Million Dollar Round Table, according to an announcement by Heinz B. Koenig, chairman of the membership committee.

Fans return in droves to Anah Shrine Circus in Presque Isle

After three long years, the Anah Shrine Circus returned to Aroostook County this week.

Service Clubs present “Spring into Service” event

PRESQUE ISLE and MAPLETON — The Presque Isle Rotary Club, Mapleton Lions Club and Presque Isle Kiwanis Club are joining forces to present “Spring into Service,” a community service event that includes tree planting, painting and community cleanup work,” fro 8:30 a.

Maine’s first state park

Circle to host Way of the Cross Friday

CARIBOU, Maine — All are welcome to kick off Mother’s Day Weekend by following Jesus on his journey to Calvary through the eyes of his mother.

Supportive housing project closer to reality

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Aroostook County is one step closer to a new 14-unit supportive housing project, unique to the region, that will serve vulnerable people at risk of homelessness.

Artist Holub will host drawing class

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Aroostook Agency on Aging will host a basic pencil sketching class with John Holub of Westfield from 4-5 p.

Limestone Rotary donation helps local group feed community members

When members of the Limestone United Methodist Church and Age Friendly Limestone formed The Purple Ladle in early 2020, they intended to serve free weekly lunches and dinners to people in need at the church.

The County Crossword for May 4, 2022

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The most exciting race ever held at the fair

“And they’rrrrre off,” boomed the deep voice of the announcer at the horse races held at the Northern Maine Fairgrounds for many years. Horse racing has been a significant part of summer and fall activities in northern Maine since it was held in the streets even before the first “North Aroostook Agricultural and Horticultural Society Cattle Show and Fair” was held Oct. 8-9, 1851.

Caribou High School student finding passion for animals through volunteer work

When 14-year-old Isaiah Belyea of Caribou began volunteering for Halfway Home Pet Rescue three years ago, he never imagined that his love for animals would quickly turn into a budding career.

May proclaimed ACAP and Community Action Month as Agency plans 50th anniversary events

Aroostook County Commissioners made it official, at their April 27 meeting, joining with more than two dozen County communities declaring May 2022 Aroostook County Action Program and Community Action Month in honor of the social service agency’s 50 years.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of April 27, 2022

115 Years Ago - April 25, 1907 New space for upholstering -- H.H. Whitney, dealer in furniture, has rented the office building adjoining his store and will use it for an upholstering and picture framing department.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of April 27, 2022

75 Years Ago - April 24, 1947 Easton, Ashland speakers won in league contest — Ashland High school won the team prize in the Aroostook Central League speaking contest at Easton, while Irene Fuller of Easton High School won individual honors.

Births at Houlton Regional Hospital – March & April 2022

The following births were recently announced at Houlton Regional Hospital:

Wintergreen to host student art show

Wintergreen Arts Center will host a student art show during the month of May. The opening reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 6, during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk.

Age-Friendly Houlton group offers free spring cleaning help

Volunteers with the group Age-Friendly Houlton are looking to clean up Houlton — one area at a time.

The County Crossword for April 27, 2022

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