Smyrna Mills craftsmen create tiny houses, sheds by hand By Julia Bayly BDN writer BDN staff photo/ Micky Bedell Jonas Yoder of Sturdi-Bilt Storage Buildings works on construction of a storage shed on Sept. 28 at his shop in Smyrna Mills. Yoder is one of two full-time construction employees of the Amish owner-operator business. […]
Contributed photo Daniel and Vanessa Clark are the new owners of Clark’s Variety, formerly known as Peg’s Place, in Linneus. LINNEUS — A Houlton couple can now add business owners to their resumes after recently purchasing a Linneus convenience store. Clark’s Variety Inc., formerly known as Peg’s Place, is now owned by Daniel and […]
‘Speed-dating’ event would unite suppliers, manufacturers By Paula Brewer Staff Writer Staff Photo/Paula Brewer Members of the Core Leadership Team of Acadia of the Lands and Forests were in Presque Isle Oct. 5 to get the ball rolling on an upcoming regional forum. The group intends to hold the event in Degelis, Que., to connect […]
Jennifer Ruth FREDERICTON, New Brunswick — Jennifer Ruth was sitting at home one morning when a question popped into her head. “What if Earth is a prison and battleground for criminal aliens and we humans are caught and enslaved in the crossfire? What if we have been driven into a destructive direction of war, […]
PORTLAND — According to recently-released mid-year statistics of Maine credit unions, all four credit unions with ties to Aroostook County reported growth through the first six months of 2016, and all placed in the top 25 in asset size. Included were University CU of Orono, with a branch in Presque Isle, at number 6; The […]
By Jen Lynds Staff Writer PRESQUE ISLE — Officials at the Maine Potato Board said recently that they are cautiously optimistic about new products that are being marketed by their respective companies as having healthier characteristics for consumers, including a potato. Don Flannery, executive director of the Maine Potato Board, said that one of those […]
By Shirley Sides
On Oct. 12, the weight group called The Happy Losers held their weekly meeting at the United Baptist Church vestry in Island Falls.
Jackie Pratt, the leader, opened the meeting and welcomed members, followed by the pledge and roll call.
Loretta Bouchard was the loser of the week, and Lois Green was the runner-up. Great job, ladies.
The October meeting of the Purple Hat Ladies was held at The Taste of China in Houlton on Oct. 11.
Three of the brave ladies wore their Halloween outfits. After a vote was taken the group decided Mildred Gagnon won the prize for best costume.
The Houlton Council of Catholic Women met Oct. 3 for their monthly meeting. President Sue Hardy called the meeting to order.
Members recited opening prayers. Vice President Jane Stile read the minutes from the September meeting. Treasurer Mary Grant gave her report.
Corresponding Secretary Alta Reardon read a thank-you letter from Faith Formation for the donation to buy flowers for Confirmation and First Communion. Janet Barker gave an update on the rummage sale, which was to be held Oct. 6, 7 and 8.
On Oct. 12, the seniors went out to lunch to Grammy’s in Linneus.
The food was very good and a grand time was had by all.
The trees were in full color; the scenery was wonderful.
