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Cemeteries help us understand the past

When someone mentions a cemetery to you, what do you think of? And if they asked you to go walk around in one with them, what would you do? Cemeteries are actually very valuable historic resources revealing information about historic events, genealogy, religious beliefs, settlement patterns and more. The symbolism on the carved gravestones is also fascinating.

Presque Isle veteran groups will host the Memorial Day parade on May 29

Veterans groups will march down Main Street in Presque Isle on Monday, May 29, to honor the fallen soldiers as part of the Memorial Day parade.

NMCC proudly acknowledges six employees’ children at 2023 Commencement

Graduation day is always an anticipated event for the Northern Maine Community College campus community; however, this year several employees took extra pride as their own children crossed the stage on May 13.

Right to choose

To the editor: I’ve felt the need to write about the current abortion legislation. So far all I’ve read are reasons to be against it or reasons as to why it’s wrong for Maine. But I have seen nothing defending not only this bill, but the women that it is meant for.

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. announces quarterly dividend

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), the parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, a community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, announced that it has declared a cash dividend of $0.152 per share for the second quarter of 2023.

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.

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