1 year ago
Presque Isle celebrates Independence day with several events
The James School, a historic restored one-room schoolhouse, welcomed more than 40 people Thursday for the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Events
1 year ago
Grand Isle holds its first Independence Day parade
The evening parade also included the fire truck and ambulance from Madawaska.
1 year ago
Annual shortcake sale draws hundreds to downtown Houlton
The Strawberry Shortcake sale is an annual precursor to Wednesday’s Midnight Madness, a street fair that draws close to 8,000 each year.
1 year ago
Here’s what to do in The County for the 4th
Several towns are starting the festivities on July 3, so be sure to check the list.
1 year ago
Fort Fairfield Snowmobile Club Potato Blossom Festival Breakfast
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — The Fort Fairfield Snowmobile Club will be hosting the Potato Blossom Festival Breakfast on Sunday, July 14 from 7–10 a.m. at the Clubhouse on the Strickland Road. The menu will consist of eggs, sausage, ham, toast, homemade beans, home fries, French toast, pancakes, coffee and juice. The cost is $10 for […]
1 year ago
Balloonists take off from Presque Isle bound for Europe
If successful, it will be the first open basket hydrogen balloon to cross the Atlantic.
1 year ago
City plans fireworks on July 3
The City of Presque Isle has announced, that in partnership with the Presque Isle Downtown Revitalization Committee, a 15-minute fireworks display will take place on Wednesday, July 3, in celebration of Independence Day.
1 year ago
Northern Maine Soapbox Derby winners earn spots in international race in Ohio
Nine-year-old stock driver Aiden Cyr of Littleton and 15-year-old super stock driver Addyson Lynds of Houlton took the top state prizes in Maine’s only surviving soap box race. (Andrew Mooers photo)
1 year ago
Midsommar carries on community traditions in New Sweden
For the first time in several years, Midsommar began with sunshine instead of rain showers. The weather was fitting for the holiday, which originated in Sweden as a celebration of the summer solstice.
1 year ago
Thousands expected for Houlton’s Midnight Madness on July 3
The annual event has transformed over the years from a downtown shopping experience to a packed street fair with entertainment, food, vendors and fireworks.
