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6 months ago

St. John Valley area From our Files – Week of July 31, 2024

25 Years Ago – August 4, 1999
Runaway buffalo keeps locals on the run – A popular local and tourist attraction, Pelletier’s 11-member buffalo herd, escaped from its Route 161 pen early last week in August 1999, and he’s been chasing them through the woods ever since with the help of family, friends and a few surprised visitors.

6 months ago

Houlton Road Variety now offers U-Haul truck share 24/7

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — U-Haul Co. of Maine, Inc. is pleased to announce Houlton Road Variety joined U-Haul as a neighborhood dealer serving the Presque Isle community. Houlton Road Variety at 398 Houlton Road will provide essential services such as U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment and moving supplies. Normal business hours are 8 a.m. to […]

6 months ago

The County Crossword for July 31, 2024

You can complete this crossword puzzle online.  Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue. 

6 months ago

Coexisting with garden pests

There has been a lot of chatter about garden pests this year (well, maybe more than chatter when we find that the flowers we had planned to enjoy and the vegetables we wanted to eat have been eaten by certain garden pests). 

6 months ago

Revolutionary history

On July 4, 2026, the U.S. will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Many organizations are planning contributions to this auspicious occasion, including our National Archives in Washington, D.C.