5 years ago
What’s Happening in the Presque Isle area – Week of August 25, 2021
Wednesday, Aug. 25
CARIBOU: Recovery Aroostook, 5:30 p.m.. at Roads to Recovery, 1 Water St. FMI: sholton@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.
Events
5 years ago
What’s Happening in the Houlton area – Week of August 25, 2021
Wednesday, Aug. 25
ONLINE: Gathering Place, sponsored by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 10-11 a.m. Safe virtual space for those with chronic memory loss or health conditions to engage in fun activities.
5 years ago
Smaller crowd comes out for 5th annual Walk Like MADD event
A smaller than average group showed up Saturday for the 5th annual Walk Like MADD event as just under 30 people took part in this year’s event.
5 years ago
Washburn region comes together to celebrate heritage, community
The Washburn August Festival returned Saturday with an array of activities that showcased the region’s agricultural history and brought community members together for both popular and new traditions.
5 years ago
What’s Happening in the Houlton area – Week of August 18, 2021
Wednesday, Aug. 18
ONLINE: Gathering Place, 10-11 a.m., hosted by Aroostook Area Agency on Aging and AgingME. A safe “virtual” place for those with chronic memory loss or health conditions to engage in fun activities and interact with others. FMI: 764-3396/1-800-439-1789 or email info@aroostookaging.org.
5 years ago
Micmac Mawiomi of Tribes to return in celebration of cultural heritage, family
After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, the 26th annual Mawiomi of Tribes, hosted by the Aroostook Band of Micmacs, will take place Aug. 27-29.
5 years ago
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers event returns to Houlton Aug. 21
Houlton native Nicole Hutchinson can hardly believe it has been 25 years since her baby sister’s life was cut short by a drunk driver.
5 years ago
Houlton Potato Feast Days return this weekend
The town of Houlton will celebrate all things potato this weekend as part of the 61st annual Maine Potato Feast Days.
5 years ago
Patten Pioneer Days returns to full festivities
Residents gathered around Main Street in Patten to watch vehicles representing the Patten area’s prominent businesses and organizations go by on Saturday, Aug. 14, as part of the numerous events that occurred during Patten Pioneer Days.
5 years ago
Patten’s bean hole dinner shows strong turnout despite rain
When Frank Rogers’ grandfather received a Lombard steam log hauler, the machine used by lumbermen at the start of the 20th century to carry their logs in inclement weather, he decided to celebrate with a dinner at the newly inaugurated Patten Lumbermen’s Museum.
