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Houlton area From our Files – Week of August 10, 2020

100 Years Ago - Aug. 18, 1920 Addition to business — The Houlton Machine and Repair Co., have recently installed a public gasoline tank in front of their place of business on Mechanic Street.

Caribou car dealer arrested for OUI after crashing limited edition pick-up

A Caribou car dealer was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence on Saturday after police were called to Lakeshore Road for a three-vehicle accident.

Lengthy discussions cause Orient town meeting to be extended to Saturday

The annual town meeting for Orient was recessed until Saturday after an often contentious three-hour meeting that dealt with 20 of the town’s 36 scheduled articles.

Trump is doing all right

To the editor: A recent poll reflects that only 37 percent of the public approves of President Trump’s handling of COVID-19. My question to the other 63 percent is:

An historical look at Houlton’s prominent women

Houlton Rotary Club met virtually on Monday, Aug. 3, with Rotarian and Houlton Historian Leigh Cummings delivering a presentation titled “Strong Women of Houlton.”

Library is a local gem

To the editor: After reading in last week's Pioneer Times that Ludlow had failed to pass funding to the Cary Library during its annual budget meeting, I immediately thought of one of my favorite books of last year, Susan Orlean's “The Library Book.”

Community members celebrate neighborhood gardens during annual tour

Six households and the Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library took part in the tour. Each garden featured colorful flowers and plants as well as the gardeners' unique decorative touches.

Zoey

Eighteen years ago I was looking for a kitty. I walked into the Central Aroostook Humane Society, and adopted a 3-month-old kitten and named her Zoey.

Mapleton Little League tournament underway

The Mapleton Little League Team GPS who finished in first place at the end of the league’s regular season last week. Currently, the post-season tournament is underway.

What’s Happening in the Caribou area – Week of August 10, 2020

Wednesday, Aug. 12 CARIBOU: The County Market, 5-7:30 p.m., 236 Van Buren Road (Haney's). Free. County-made and County-grown products.

What’s Happening in the Presque Isle area – Week of August 10, 2020

Wednesday, Aug. 12 CARIBOU: Recovery Aroostook, 6:30 p.m., facilitated by Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: 493-1278.

What’s Happening in the Houlton area – Week of August 10, 2020

Wednesday, Aug. 12 HOULTON: SMART Recovery, Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope, 36 North St., 7 p.m. FMI: 207-254-2213.

Henderson softball tourney returns this weekend

It may be a bit later than usual, but the eighth annual Aaron Henderson Memorial softball tournament will return this summer.

Houlton Water Company to lower electricity rates

Electricity customers of Houlton Water Company received a bit of good news in July as the energy business announced a new lower rate was in the works.

RSU 29 unveils reopening plans

Schools will reopen for in-person classes starting Thursday, Sept. 3, for all students in grades pre-K-12. However, any parent or student who is uncomfortable with the in-person education option because of COVID-19 may select remote learning.

UMPI announces phased reopening of Gentile Hall

As the University of Maine at Presque Isle prepares for the fall semester and the safe return of its faculty, staff and students to campus, officials have announced plans for the phased reopening of Gentile Hall.

Presque Isle police make arrests after alleged burglary at Cigaret Shopper

Police have arrested three people in connection with a burglary at Cigaret Shopper in Presque Isle.

Cox named to dean’s list

Matthew Cox of New Limerick, who is majoring in business administration, was named to the dean’s list at Champlain College

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