Gov. Janet Mills has officially proclaimed July to be “Lakes Appreciation Month” in the state of Maine. The proclamation recognizes the immense value our lakes bring to us, from recreational resources to drinking water sources to habitat for much of Maine’s wildlife. And it encourages, “all citizens to take a moment to appreciate Maine’s lakes […]
10 Years Ago — July 2, 2014
New connection will bridge two nations — The new international bridge in Fort Kent now commands the view across the St. John River.
25 Years Ago – July 7, 1999
BlackHawk show draws thousands — Country music was alive and well in Houlton last Saturday night as more than 7,500 fans attended the BlackHawk concert in Community Park.
50 Years Ago – July 3, 1974
Ashland a Right to Read site — SAD 32, which included Ashland, Garfield Plantation, Masardis, Oxbow Plantation and Portage Lake, was one of 13 school systems to be selected as participating sites in the Right to Read Project for 174-75 by the Maine Department of Educational and Cultural Services.
A cold front will cross the Valley Independence Day with a chance of showers and isolated afternoon thunderstorms as it moves to the Downeast coast region and stalls out.
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.
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 […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program will offer a free, multi-session nutrition education program to pregnant moms, parents, guardians and young adults in Aroostook County in July. The program will be offered three times. The first multi-session series began from 10-11 a.m. starting June 26 and continues weekly through the […]
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – A Presque Isle photographer will show some of her works at Aroostook Agency on Aging during the month of July. Vonda Lavway’s month-long Artists for Aging exhibit opens Friday, July 12 in time for Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk which brings together events from various venues including Wintergreen Arts Center, […]
Greater Houlton Christian Academy has announced the fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 school year. The following were included. Grade 4 — High Honors: Gracelynn Crone, Isaiah Dionne, Johnathan Hill, Anna Nuccio, Oliver Phillips, Liam Quint, Chyler Williams. Honors: Jacey Crone, Jacob Matthews, Faith Watson. Grade 5 — Highest Honors: Kaylee Witmer. High Honors: Conner […]
