Stories by Joseph Cyr

4 years ago

Raising funds with brownie a’la mode

Leslie Cullins, first vice chairman of the American Legion Post No. 47 in Houlton, holds up a brownie a’la mode the post was selling Saturday morning in downtown Houlton.

4 years ago

Potato Blossom time

It is peak potato blossom time in Aroostook County. Flower-filled fields will soon give way to harvesters as new crops of spuds make their way to markets.

4 years ago

RSU 29 announces new athletic director

RSU 29 has named a new part-time athletic director to take over the sports programs for the district. Superintendent Ellen Halliday announced Wednesday that Edward “Phlatt” Mclean was selected for the position.

4 years ago

Island Falls and Danforth to celebrate smaller ‘Summerfests’

Summer in Maine is typically when communities across the state come together to celebrate their heritage, catch up with family and friends and enjoy a variety of tasty treats. While COVID-19 has put a damper on many of these celebrations, two communities in Aroostook County are determined to hold their “Summerfest” celebrations in one form or another.