Contributed photo The Cubby Thriftstores recently made a donation of $5,000 to the Make-A-Wish program. The funds raised were a collaborative effort through the stores, located in Presque Isle, Caribou, Madawaska and Houlton, and are almost enough to cover one wish. Pete Lento, center, local wish granter, receives the funds from Paige Lento, left, daughter […]
HOULTON, Maine — The Houlton Rotary Club met on Monday, Dec. 12, for its regular luncheon meeting. The guest of honor was Marie Carmichael from the Houlton Parks and Recreation Department. Carmichael received a check from the club for $15,000 to benefit the new cross country ski and snowshoe program.
Contributed photo A group of the Aroostook Aspirations Initiative’s Gauvin Scholars, representing areas throughout Aroostook County, march in a parade in this file photo. AAI’s goal is to further the education and career goals of local youth so they can obtain jobs and remain in The County. PRESQUE ISLE — The Aroostook Aspirations […]
CARIBOU — The executive board of Northern Maine Development Commission has given the green light to two projects seeking funding, one which looks to reduce food waste in the region and another that would identify a federally designated bicycle route from Bangor to the St. John Valley. Meeting Dec. 8, in Caribou, the board approved […]
HOULTON, Maine — Average retail gasoline prices in Maine have risen 0.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.30/gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,228 gas outlets in Maine. This compares with the national average that has increased 3.1 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.24/gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
Including the change in gas prices in Maine during the past week, prices yesterday were 17.9 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 7.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 10.2 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 24.5 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.
To the editor:
During this busy season, many of us are busy shopping and decorating for the upcoming holidays. Houses decorated with brilliantly colorful lights can be seen and admired by the masses. Some of these displays can truly be spectacular. But, there is another type of lights that I want to remind you about as we scurry around town trying to finish or, if you’re like me, begin your holiday shopping.
To the editor:
Words cannot even begin to describe how thankful we are to live in such a caring and giving community. Your outpouring of support and kindness is truly amazing.
When things get tough, no one is afraid to lend a helping hand. Simon has a long road ahead of him, but thanks to all of your support, this road will be a bit less burdensome.
To the editor:
As we approach the birthday of the Prince of Peace, Jesus’ own ways and teachings of non-violence come to the fore in Pope Francis’ important statement released Dec. 12, 2016 entitled: “Non-violence — a Style of Politics for Peace.”
In a world streaming with refugees from the terrors of war, this welcome message will be delivered verbally by the Pope on Jan. 1, 2017 — the annual World Day of Peace.
To the editor:
I often hear people complaining about Christmas gifts they receive — ties they never wear, hand-knit sweaters that don’t fit or are awful in design, another pair of slippers they have to “ooh” over and then stuff in the closet along with last year’s, a fruitcake they’ll eventually throw away, or any number of other gifts they have to pretend they like.
100 Years Ago – Dec. 20, 1916
Improvements — Geo. R. Avery has been making some improvements on the interior of his store and pool room during the past week. A new and up-to-date pool table has been added, and the whole store has been brightened with paint.
