50 Years Ago – June 5, 1974
Presque Isle man became a doctor — A Presque Isle man was among 150 persons to graduate from Medical School Sunday, May 19. D. Merrill Hersey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hersey of Presque Isle, received his M.D. Degree from Tufts Medical School.
75 Years Ago – June 9, 1949
New outdoor theater opens — The Polaris, an open air theater on the Presque Isle road in Caribou will open this Friday evening it was announced Wednesday by Louis Christie of Mapleton and Gordon Wilcox of Washburn, copartners.
25 Years Ago – June 9, 1999
Buswell honored for her years of teaching — For 32 years, Tess Buswell has been educating children. “Watching the children grow and succeed in their learning is probably the best part of teaching,” said Buswell.
25 Years Ago — June 9, 1999
Pelletier named citizen of the month – Theresa Pelletier of Madawaska was named Madawaska Citizen of the month in June of 1999.
50 Years Ago — May 29, 1974
Burger Boy helps out during the flood – Burger Boy in Fort Kent remained open for three entire nights during the recent flooding. High school workers served free coffee and hot chocolate to flood workers.
25 Years Ago — May 26, 1999
Mother of the year – Mathilda Ouellette was crowned the Mother of the Year for 1999 by the Ladies of St. Anne of St. Agatha Parish at Saturday’s Mass.
50 Years Ago – May 29, 1974
Outstanding teachers — William Gerrish and Dave Maxey were chosen Outstanding Elementary Teachers of America for 1974, which is an annual awards program honoring distinguished men and women for their exceptional services, achievements and leadership in the field of elementary education.
120 Years Ago – June 2, 1904
Planting trees — One hundred shade trees were set out around Teague Park during the past week, the work being done by Samuel Taylor.
75 Years Ago – June 2, 1949
Group Hears Talk By Education Man — William Bailey of the state education department, discussed the need for new schools before a group of about 100 persons representing the towns of Oakfield, Dyer Brook and Merrill at the Oakfield Grande hall Thursday night of last week
50 Years Ago – May 22, 1974
Received award — Donald Burtchell, the manager of Grossman’s Lumber in Presque Isle, received a “store of the year award” from district manager Neil Ross.
