Headlines from 100 years of local news.
100 Years Ago – Nov. 1, 1916
Social — The senior class of Houlton High School conducted a masquerade social from which it netted over $30. This will be added to a fund for defraying graduation expenses in 1917.
As you know, it’s been a long season for Houlton Humane and someone asked me the other day why we were still suffering the effects of one tragic event. I explained to her that a single mistake is like an atom bomb, it makes a big noise and then the fallout continues for months, sometimes years. It takes a very long time for the air to clear.
Taking analogies one step further, it’s very much like being married, finding out your partner did something unforgivable, divorcing, and then blaming the new spouse every chance you get. He had nothing to do with the first event, but your anger is still there so you take it out on someone who had nothing to do with it.
AARP Foundation is looking for volunteers for its Tax-Aide program that offers free tax filing help to those who need it, especially to adults 50 and older. Volunteers receive training and continued support. The program is offered at 70 locations throughout Maine and is free to all eligible taxpayers. To learn more, contact Joan Jagolinzer […]
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension offers information to help find, grow, use, preserve and store in-season fruits and vegetables in Maine. “Let’s Preserve: Apples”, “Vegetables and Fruits for Health: Potatoes” and “Safe Home Cider Making” are among the publications offered this fall. For more information, call (207) 581-3188 or (800) 287-0274.
Wednesday, Nov. 2 — Mashed potato, hamburg gravy, whole-kernel corn, homemade dark rolls, peaches.
Thursday, Nov. 3 — Macaroni and tomatoes, toasted cheese sandwich, steamed broccoli, fruit.
Friday, Nov. 4 — Stuffed crust pizza (pepperoni or cheese), fresh salad bar, fruit.
What does the word “commitment” mean to you? According to many, it is the act when you dedicate yourself to something, such as a person or cause. According to the Cambridge Dictionary online, it is “a willingness to give your time and energy to something that you believe in, or a promise or firm decision to do something.” In our district this year, our word of the year just happens to be “commitment.”
This recipe for salsa is my favorite. I came across it a few years ago and now make it every year. I’ve made it with and without the hot peppers and we liked it both ways. We also have added corn and cooked red or black beans a couple of times to this same basic recipe. It tastes great and you can add as much or as little as you like, make sure you have extra jars ready, as adding the corn and beans does increase the volume. My family likes it better than the commercial salsa. I hope you like it as much as we do.
By Christopher Bouchard Staff Writer Staff photo/Christopher Bouchard Sen. Susan Collins (left) and Pink Aroostook Project Director Bethany Zell give out door prizes during the Think Beyond Pink luncheon Oct. 17 at the Caribou Inn & Convention Center in Caribou. CARIBOU — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins spoke about efforts in Washington to heal, and […]
The Maine Network of Healthy Communities (MNHC) has launched a statewide campaign called “Talk About It Today” to educate parents in Maine about the changing face of the marijuana industry and provide families with information they need to start conversations about this important issue. “MNHC hopes to educate parents about the ways in which the […]
By Jessica Potila SJVT/FhF Staff Writer Saint John Valley Times staff photo/Jessica Potila Retired Aroostook County educators delivered backpacks bulging with school supplies to Dr. Levesque Elementary School on Thursday, September 15. FRENCHVILLE — The Aroostook Retired Educators Association visited students at Dr. Levesque Elementary School in Frenchville last month to deliver a bounty […]
