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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.

The County Crossword for May17, 2023

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.

Visitor learns from blanket ministry

Carrie Deitz of Dover Foxcroft recently visited the Caribou Holy Rosary Blanket Ministry. She was part of a ministry in Florida and since moving to Maine wants to start one in her home parish.

Houlton native named General Superior of Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon

The initial reaction of Sister Judy Donovan, CSJ to her appointment as General Superior of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon is equal parts joy, excitement, and anticipation of the many responsibilities the Winslow resident will face when she assumes the role in August. Sister Judy was elected to the position for a 6-year term.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of May 10, 2023

100 Years Ago - May 10, 1923 Report showed 100,000 farmers co-operating — Approximately 100,000 farmers were marketing through eight producer controlled cooperative commission firms, selling cattle, hogs and sheep at the rate of $100,000,000 annually, according to John G. Brown, president of the National Livestock Producers’ Association.

Bishop Deeley announces priest assignments, retirement

Bishop Robert Deeley has announced several priest assignments and a priest retirement, effective on Wednesday, July 5.

National Hospital Week

Caribou Mayor Jody Smith signs a proclamation recognizing May 7-13 as National Hospital Week.

Historical society plans concerts

Presque Isle Historical Society will present a new series of free mini-concerts with musicians from around The County.

County native marks her centennial

Paula Marie Allen, a Masardis native who now lives in Davis, California, celebrated her 100th birthday on April 1. She was born in Masardis on April 1, 1923, to Lester B. Allen and Katherine Collier.

Caribou area From our Files – May 10, 2023

115 Years Ago - May 7, 1908 Moving from Washburn -- H. B. Field of Washburn, was in Caribou Wednesday. Mr. Fields has purchased a place in Norridgewock and will move his family to that place Wednesday of next week. He is one of Washburn’s most substantial and reliable business men, and will be greatly missed in that town.

Houlton area From our Files – May 10, 2023

115 Years Ago - May 7, 1908 Moving from Washburn -- H. B. Field of Washburn, was in Caribou Wednesday. Mr. Fields has purchased a place in Norridgewock and will move his family to that place Wednesday of next week. He is one of Washburn’s most substantial and reliable business men, and will be greatly missed in that town.

The County Crossword for May 10, 2023

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.

East Grand Adventure Race is May 13

DANFORTH, Maine — After a three-year absence, the East Grand Adventure Race will return on Saturday, May 13.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of May 3, 2023

75 Years Ago April 29, 1948 Potatoes Saved In Fire Damaging House $1200 – Fire at the Shaw potato house, CPR tracks, Saturday afternoon, caused estimated damage of $1,200 to the second floor, according to Chief Guy Smith of the Houlton fire Department.

Caribou area From our Files – May 3, 2023

115 Years Ago - Apr. 30, 1908 Making his home in Caribou -- W. W. T. Pearson, who has been in Boston for the past three years, was in Caribou Monday on his way to New Sweden where he will reside in future. Returned from visit -- Miss Bessie E. Lawson, stenographer in C. G. Briggs’ law office has returned from a few days’’ visit at her home in Andover, N. B.

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