Aroostook Republican briefs (week of 4-27-2016)

Display shows U.S. at war

     CARIBOU, Maine — The Caribou Historical Center and Museum will showcase a display of materials relating to most of the U.S. military conflicts from the Revolutionary War through Desert Storm.  

     The display is open to the public on Saturdays from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. during the months of May and June.  Everyone is invited to stop by and view the display. 

     And while there, why not investigate the collection of Caribou artifacts? The museum is located at 1033 Presque Isle Rd. and is open Saturdays from 12-4 year-round. Stop in, investigate, enjoy. 

Sen. Edgecomb presides

     AUGUSTA — On March 31, 2016, Senator Peter Edgecomb (R-Aroostook) presided over the Maine State Senate. 

     It is a legislative tradition that members who are termed out or have chosen not to seek re-election have the opportunity to serve as President Pro Tem during a legislative session. 

May Day festivities set  

     WOODLAND — The Northern Maine Pagan Pride association will host a Beltane, or May Day, event in Woodland on Sunday, May 1, starting at 10 am.

     Planned activities are a prayer ritual, Maypole, potluck meal and bonfire later in the afternoon. This event is free and open to all who wish to participate.

     For more information and directions to the event site, contact Sherri Arey, NMPPA president, at 325-1481 or Barb Hull, vice president, at 999-9808.

     Information can also be found on the website www.facebook.com/thefirstnmppd.