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Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of July 17, 2024
Moose to be protected for four more years — Perusal of the laws passed by the previous Legislature disclosed that moose were still protected in Maine and continue to be for four years longer. Had not the farmers of the new moose laws passed by the 82nd Legislature attached an emergency clause to it, a temporary slaughter of moose in the Maine woods would have been possible between Tuesday and Saturday of the second week of July, 1925. The old law limited the time of protection on moose to July 7, 1925. Laws passed by the Legislature did not become effective for 90 days after the adjournment of that body, unless they had an emergency clause attached. The emergency provision made the law effective when approved. The new law, which extended the close time on moose for four years, was approved March 28.
Construction on Bridge Closes Road in Perham
PERHAM, Maine (WAGM) - Construction work on The Salom Stream Bridge in Perham has closed the road to drivers. According to the MaineDOT, the current structure was built in 1967 and is past its useful life. Soderberg Construction of Caribou began working on the bridge this week to replace it with a concrete box culvert that is 24 feet wide The contract amount is approximately $864,000.
Throwback Thursday - Maine Potato Blossom Festival Events
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine (WAGM) - The Maine Potato Blossom Festival is in full swing. Folks come from far and wide to take part in the many events of the festival, and it’s the focus of this week’s Throwback Thursday with Brian Bouchard. 77 years have past since the...
Houlton area From our Files – Week of July 17, 2024
Gov. Payne Lists Festival As Top Maine Attraction — Five New England Governors and three from outside this area have been extended invitations to the 1949 Potato Blossom Festival in Fort Fairfield August 15, according to an announcement today by Gov. Frederick G. Payne. Personal invitations went to Governor John Pastore of Rhode Island; Paul A. Dever of Massachusetts; Ernest W. Gibson of Vermont; Sherman Adams of New Hampshire; Chester Bowles of Connecticut; Earl K. Long of Louisiana; Alfred E. Driscoll of New Jersey and C. A. Robins of Idaho. Gov. Payne said the governors have been asked to bring their wives, and a week-end fishing trip is being planned, climaxed by the festival. In his letter to neighbor governors, Payne wrote, in part: “One of Maine’s top vacation attractions for summer visitors is the annual Maine Potato Blossom Festival in Aroostook County where we really turn out spuds.”
County commissioners deny Caribou property owner’s tax abatement appeal
Aroostook County Commissioners denied a Caribou property owner’s tax abatement appeal on Wednesday during their regular meeting in Houlton. For the past three years, Dana Cassidy, who owns multiple properties in the County, has been trying to get the value of his 63 Sweden Street, Caribou property reduced from $1,383,000 to $150,000. Cassidy said that the city used different assessment factors from other city properties and that he was unjustly discriminated against when they were assessing his property.
Caribou area From our Files – Week of July 17, 2024
Completely changing goods sold at the store — The store formerly occupied by H. O. Spencer as a jewelry store is being completely changed over, new shelving is being put in and other changes made and will be occupied about August 1 by A. V. Goud & Co. as a dry goods store.
Maine potato industry honors retiring director and Susan Collins
EASTON, Maine — The Maine Potato Board honored retiring executive director Don Flannery, with help from U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, during the board’s annual dinner Thursday. The event was held at Flewelling Farms in Easton. Flannery was honored for 27 years of leadership with the 2024 Maine Potato Board Industry Recognition Award.
Administrator reviews county taxes with Madawaska officials
MADAWASKA, Maine – Aroostook County Administrator Ryan Pelletier during a July 16 Madawaska selectmen’s meeting explained why county taxes increased this year, and gave a detailed presentation on how those taxes help the town as well as county government. Aroostook County commissioners approved the $12.3 million annual budget...
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