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Tribal ambassador unearth’s his nation’s invisible history

The Wolastoqey family networks and nationhood never fit neatly into the United States or Canada in the way history books explain, said Osihkiyol Crofton-Macdonald the Houlton Band of Maliseets tribal ambassador.

Aroostook County town split on Wolfden decision

In a 33-to-33 vote, half of the Mt. Chase voters attending a May 23 special town meeting voted to support a Canadian junior mining company’s non-binding proposal for the Pickett Mountain mining project and half rejected it.

Wintergreen to celebrate community support on June 2

Wintergreen Arts Center is hosting a celebration of its families, students, supporters, staff, donors, and volunteers on Friday, June 2 at 6 p.m. during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk.

McKinley earns Life and Health License

Erica Hafford, life and benefits department manager for F. A. Peabody Insurance, is pleased to announce that Emily McKinley has earned her Life and Health License.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of May 24, 2023

115 Years Ago - May 21, 1908 Accepted the position -- Miss Maude Jacobs, who recently graduated from Miss Beal’s school of shorthand in Bangor, has accepted a position with W. C. Spaulding, taking the place made vacant by the resignation of mIss Faustina Briggs.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of May 24, 2023

75 Years Ago May 20, 1948 Hodgdon H.S Girls Take Katahdin Valley Laurels – The Hodgdon High School girls’ basketball team wound up a triumphant season with 18 wins, one defeat, to take without question the title of champions of the Katahdin Valley League.

Easton Junior Senior HIgh School honor parts for 2023

The principal of Easton Junior Senior High School, Laura Hunter, is pleased to announce the honor parts for the graduation ceremonies of the Class of 2023. The graduation ceremony will be held on Friday, June 9 at 6:30 p.m.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of May 24, 2023

100 Years Ago - May 24, 1923 New sidewalk — Road Commissioner A. O. Green planned a new gravel sidewalk to take the place of the old plank sidewalk between Blaine and Mars Hill. The old sidewalk was in bad condition and was really dangerous, so a new sidewalk was much needed.

Maysville Museum to open for season with new exhibits

On Saturday, June 3, Presque Isle Historical Society’s Maysville Museum, located at 165 Caribou Road, will open for its seventh summer and will debut two new exhibits including one on Maysville resident and author of “The History of Aroostook” Edward Wiggin.

Historic street clock installed near Cary Library

The nearly 300-pound, 11-foot-high classic town timepiece was installed at the corner of Broadway and Market streets in Houlton on Tuesday morning.

Retiring code enforcement officer remains committed to serving Caribou

Ken Murchison may be stepping down as a city employee, but the Caribou native plans to continue serving his community for years to come.

Houlton High School honor parts

Principal DeWayne Morse has released Houlton Middle/High School’s student honor parts for the Class of 2023.

Mapleton Lions Club continues Memorial Day traditions

The Mapleton Lions Club will conduct its traditional annual Memorial Day parade and Remembrance Ceremony this coming Monday, May 29. The parade will start lining up at 1:30 p.m. and will step-off at 2 p.m. Please keep in mind this is a community parade.

Patten Area Woman’s Club to hold Memorial Day service

Memorial Day 2023 is Monday, May 29 and to commemorate this special day the Patten Area Woman’s Club is planning a Memorial Day service at the Patten Cemetery at 11 a.m. We invite you to attend with other veterans for all to remember with gratitude and pride those who have served our country in the armed forces.

Caribou Viking Riders ATV Club announces official launch

Caribou Viking Riders will be hosting their kick-off BBQ sponsored by180 Sealcoating, taking place at the Otter St. Park N Ride in Caribou on Saturday, May 27 featuring entertainment from Soundstage Music & Karaoke.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of May 24, 2023

Kitten season has begun and right now we have four litters of kittens and their moms at the sanctuary. I should mention that three of those mom’s came from the same house. There were three pregnant females and one un neutered male. The male has since been neutered and the three females all went into labor within days of each other.

Maine Veterans’ Homes Caribou administrator receives national award

The American College of Health Care Administrators honors Melissa Graham, multi-level long term care administrator of Maine Veterans' Homes in Caribou, with the 2023 Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award. Only 2 percent of facilities nationwide met the initial selection criteria.

Caribou City Council appoints members to development committee, Nylander board

Caribou is starting a new economic development committee and relaunching the board of the once popular Nylander Museum.

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