ELKS’ ANNUAL PICNIC — Presque Isle Elks Lodge 1954 will host its fourth annual July 4th Picnic this weekend at Riverside Park.

 

    TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE to area farmers as they work to maintain crops, hitting the fields between rain showers to perform the many tasks involved in ensuring a bountiful harvest. Here, a synchronized team of tractors are pictured hilling potatoes in a field of the State Rd. in Castle Hill. 

 

    CARTER RETIRES — Washburn Town Councilmen presented a “retirement rocking chair” to Anne Carter who will officially be done her job as deputy town clerk on July 2. Pictured, from left: Jeff Wark, Keith Brown, Mike Umphrey, Anne Carter, Alan Carter and Kermit Fuller. Councilman Fred Thomas was unable to attend due to his duties with the Maine State Police.

    HEDGEWIG, a Barred Owl, was one of several birds spotted at the first Bird Festival held at Aroostook State Park in Presque Isle June 13. Hedgewig, a/k/a Wuzo, was on exhibit at the event, courtesy of the A.E. Howell Wildlife Refuge in Amity. Here, he’s pictured with Rhiannon Foxfire, an animal handler/trainer at the non-profit center. In the background  is Janet Easton, co-vice president of the center’s board of directors.