100 Years Ago- June 2, 1915
Aroostook Times
Hunt returns from expedition — Houlton friends of Dr. Harrison L. Hunt, who practiced medicine at Island Falls for a number of years, will be interested to learn he will return to the U. S. this summer, after two years in the Arctic region as physician for MacMillan’s Arctic Expedition.
75 Years Ago- May 30, 1940
Houlton Pioneer Times
Just arrived, two-tone Studebakers — Announcing the new deluxe-tone Studebakers with five new two-tone exteriors and a choice of three contrasting upholstery colors and five interior finishes. Available at A. L. Rogers, Studebaker Sales & Service, Kendall Street, Houlton.
File photo 1940
SEEKS REELECTION — Joseph H. McGillicuddy of Houlton, representative to the Maine Legislature from this town, is seeking reelection to that office. He had previously served as treasurer of the town and also assistant to the town manager.
Bridgewater Baptist observes 75th — The Baptist Church in Bridgewater is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a series of lectures and musical programs.
50 Years Ago-May 27, 1965
Houlton Pioneer Times
Bell is Miss Maine finalist — Miss Virginia Bell, who represented Houlton in the Miss Maine pageant at Portland last week, was selected as one of the eight finalists and performed the song “I Enjoy Being a Girl” during a statewide television broadcast.
Still smoking — Judging from the latest figures on cigarette sales in the area, smokers have done very little to their smoking since the Surgeon General’s report came out a year ago. Aroostook County residents smoked a total of 15, 540,000 packs of cigarettes in the past year, a rate of 217 packs per capita for the entire population of 18 years of age.
25 Years Ago-May 30, 1990
Houlton Pioneer Times
At the movies — This week the Temple Cinema is featuring “Driving Miss Daisy” with Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman, as well as a special “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” matinee. Coming soon: “Pretty Woman” starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts.
McDonald’s joins recycling pledge — Ed and Dawn Degenhardt, franchisees of McDonald’s in Houlton have joined other franchises worldwide in pledging to address environmental issues by pledging to use recycled materials on such products as napkins, drink trays, tray liners and Happy Meal boxes.
