25 Years Ago – July 7, 1999
For the Veterans — A new rose planted on Thursday at the Caribou Veterans Center as part of a nationwide event honoring America’s veterans will eventually find a home at the proposed veteran’s cemetery. The Veterans Honor Hybrid Tea Rose is a dark red hybrid rose with dark green, semi-glossy leaves
Anna Roberts, who now lives at Leisure Village in Presque Isle, worked for many years at the Caribou city clerk’s office and was lauded as the city’s oldest resident.
Hugh Kirkpatrick submitted his resignation to the District’s board of trustees June 13. His final day on the job was June 28.
You can complete this crossword puzzle online. Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.
Several towns are starting the festivities on July 3, so be sure to check the list.
Income projections include $98,012 from an emergency medical services grant, $100,000 in local roads assistance, $423,012 in ambulance service revenue, and $721,100 in town income.
University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program will offer a free, multi-session nutrition education program to pregnant moms, parents, guardians and young adults in Aroostook County in July. The program will be offered three times. The first multi-session series began from 10-11 a.m. starting June 26 and continues weekly through the […]
The public will be able to weigh in on proposed changes to fishing rules for some of Maine’s lakes and ponds during a hearing in July.
25 Years Ago – June 30, 1999
Caribou, New Sweden racers compete in Houlton’s derby — For the first time in four years, an out-of-town racer took the checkered flag in the Stock division of the Northern Maine Soap Box Derby Race held last Saturday on Drakes in Houlton.
For the first time in several years, Midsommar began with sunshine instead of rain showers. The weather was fitting for the holiday, which originated in Sweden as a celebration of the summer solstice.
