Stories by Joseph Cyr

5 years ago

Beating boredom this summer

“I’m bored, there’s nothing to do.” It is a phrase that my wife and I simply do not tolerate in our household during the summer months. And why should we?

5 years ago

WWII vet receives reissued medals

Merle E. Fenlason, a native of Calais, was just 17 years old when he hopped on a train and headed to Bangor to enlist in the United States Navy in 1944.

5 years ago

Sizzling times at Houlton Fair

Houlton Agricultural Fair was off to a sizzling start for its four-day celebration as temperatures soared into the upper 80s on Thursday, followed by high temperatures in the 90s on Friday.

5 years ago

McGill’s moves inside for start of concert series

After rain forced the cancellation of the first two concerts of the season, McGill’s Community Band director Mike Hutchinson decided the best course of action was to move Thursday’s show inside when rain once again threatened to cancel the show.