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From:
Date: Tue Aug 12 04:30:57 UTC 2003
I am not "a southern maine person". Most of my life was lived in the county. However, you do need to recognize the population in southern maine, vs. northern maine. Many more voices. That was my point. They have more voices, more votes, more traffic, more people, on and on and on. I believe strongly that children are better off being raised up north, however, things in life change that take us in different directions. The county will always hold my heart, but I do see both sides living both places. I also deal with the traffic, the tourists, and money needed for roads etc. in Southern Maine. Just throwing out food for thought.
From:
Date: Mon Aug 11 16:49:32 UTC 2003
There are alot more people in southern maine because of the ocean...hello...and the ocean attracts tourists....hello....so by the time you "people" from southern maine come to northern maine....you as well as the govenor seem to agree that there pretty much isnt anything to peak your curosity and so your boredom along with your attitude traveled the I95 with you......No one said there was anything wrong with living in Southern Maine....it was just mentioned by a few how there is so much emphasis on the southern part of the state than there is the Northern even tho we are all in the same state.......we are all a great part of the state no matter we live....uh goodbye
From:
Date: Mon Aug 11 07:50:18 UTC 2003
I think often times, people up north forget that there are a lot more people down south, therefore making many of the decisions. I know there are always issues about "more money given to southern Maine for road repairs etc", but hello... there is A LOT MORE TRAFFIC in southern Maine. Also, I've been told more than once, "we don't want those tourists up here" ...hello? LOL
From: Marian
Date: Sun Aug 10 18:33:28 UTC 2003
Just let me say this. If you have any doubts about what a great State Maine is, come to Houston, Texas for about a week. You will want to head north right fast!! I've had to live here for 40 years, and I have been homesick for Maine every day of that time.
From: Meredith Libby Carr
Date: Sun Aug 10 03:11:07 UTC 2003
Hi, I just had to tell everyone that the class of '63 had a wonderful reunion last weekend. Even though many were among the Phish Phans in traffic we all made it to the events Friday - Sunday. It was great seeing everyone and noticing that we haven't changed a bit! Why, we don't have gray hair, or well rounded bodies, or anything like that. Ha! We missed those who were unable to come and hope we can do it again at our 45th. There's nothing like coming home to renew the core of our being.
From: Carma
Date: Fri Aug 8 21:28:19 UTC 2003
Yes, I did graduate in 81.... I went to the last reunion...alot has changed in 20 years!!!
From: Arch
Date: Thu Aug 7 23:39:54 UTC 2003
Hi All Again
To the doubter, Type (Maine Pine Masts) W/O brackets into the Google browser and check it out.
As always, Pax Paz Freiden Peace Arch
From: Arch
Date: Thu Aug 7 22:27:49 UTC 2003
Hi All
That is as bad as having George Dubbya as Gov. I guess their has always been Two Maines as far back as I can remember. We always knew that the seat of power and the money was down South, but it was not as apparent as it is nowadays. The BDN has a running story entitled The Two Maines.
To the doubter, yes I have been baking in the heat. It is 109.5F at 5:13pm your time (8-7-03) You had better read up on your Maine history. If I remember correctly, I have never seen a Spruce,Fir or any species of tree in Maine that grows as tall as a Pine. Also I remember reading about somewhere way back in the far reaches of far Northern Aroostook there are a few tall pines with the English broad arrow carved in them marking them as property of the British Crown. And guess what, they were used as Masts for ships. I may be in Texas but my heart and mind is still in the Garden Spot of Maine. Pax Paz Freiden Peace Arch
From: Arlene Cosman Soucier
Date: Thu Aug 7 14:56:00 UTC 2003
We who truly love Maine, love every inch of her. Brought up in Aroostook County and now living in Cumberland county. Maine is truly beautiful from end to end.
From:
Date: Thu Aug 7 00:26:20 UTC 2003
Carma you are so right. Man am i glad I did'nt vote for are Gov.Carma are you from the class of 81 PIHS.
From: Carma
Date: Wed Aug 6 23:48:42 UTC 2003
Hwy Arch, you would have liked our govener even less than the quarter if you had heard him and this guy named Tim Sample stand up and say "There aint no reason for anyone to go to northern maine because you wont find a Schooner or Lighthouse on the banks of the Aroostook river and the govener in which this state elected stood there and clapped and laughed about it and from what I was told pretty much agreed with it. I have lived in southern Maine for almost 15 years and if you ask anyone if they ever heard of any towns past Augusta their answer usually is: " I didnt know there was anything past Bangor but Canada"....Tsk Tsk Tsk
From:
Date: Wed Aug 6 23:03:02 UTC 2003
Pine Masts...Humm... he's been baked in the sun a little tooo long...
From: Arch
Date: Wed Aug 6 22:03:13 UTC 2003
Hi All
Well I just my first Maine quarter and needless to say I am dissapointed. I told all my friends that it is a missprint and they are gonna recall it. (Rottsa Ruck) I have been away since 78 and have I guess forgotten all of my Maine history. Hmm is Maine known as the Tall Ship state, naa that cant be, oh yeah it is known as the Light House state. But my wife says no it is known as Vacation Land but some where back in the grey matter something tells me that Maine is known as the ??? Hmm Pine something Oh it is on the tip of my tongue. I know!!! it is the Pine Tree State, but the Pine tree on this Quarter looks like an after thought. It looks like the Coasties have had their way once again.
I will bet that not one of them made the connection with Pine Trees and the Tall Ships. If it was not for the Pine Trees there would not be Tall Ships because the would not have had masts. But I guess the person that designed it was the same person that done a mural in the State House years ago and painted the lobsters in their natural habitat. And then had to redo part cause lobsters are not really red. Nuff Said. Thanks for letting me gripe, Pax Frieden Paz Peace Arch
From: Lillie Roberts
Date: Tue Aug 5 13:57:32 UTC 2003
WHAT A GREAT TIME AT '73 CLASS REUNION! Who took all the photos? (Not me...I was too busy laughing, hugging and crying!) Let me know so that I can request copies of some...please.

Just got back to Florida Monday night. My Maine trip consisted of Old Orchard, Pine Point, Prouts Neck, Portland, Portage and Presque Isle, Patten (lots of P's) and a few points in between. The weather was lousy but I had the best time! You can take a girl out of the county but you can't take the county out of the girl!! It was great seeing all of you. The memories that it brought back were priceless! A few more were created that night. I wish it could have continued the next day. I didn't have enough time to talk and laugh with everyone I wanted to.

Anyway, I always have you all in my heart and can't wait to do it again!!

Love and soft breezes,

Me
From:
Date: Mon Aug 4 17:51:31 UTC 2003
To gingerbread man: you said you will be seeing us, but will we see you?
From:
Date: Mon Aug 4 12:48:22 UTC 2003
To the gingerbread man,
You did have a great time at the snowmobile club on Friday night but you were way too quiet at the Country club on Saturday night. Did you think it was one of those hoity toity Country clubs??? This is Presque Isle where you don't have to be hoity toity!!
From: the gingerbread man
Date: Sun Aug 3 02:23:43 UTC 2003
The gingerbreadman had a great time at the ski-doo club,eh? I will be seeing you.......
From: Jim C
Date: Sat Aug 2 23:23:47 UTC 2003
Scott thanks for the picture and it was a great time but I am a little confused how did you get the photo.Scott I got a phone call from a old friend Dave Stevenson due you remember him he coming home for a vist and to due a little fishing. Well take care and agin thanks for the pic.
From: Julie Moskowitz
Date: Fri Aug 1 21:38:48 UTC 2003
Hi to Susan Somerville
I just visited with your dad and Audrey last weekend as I was up in Presque Isle for my 30th reunion! I hadn't been there since 1979 - so it was a real treat. It was absolutely wonderful to be home - I wish I could have stayed longer. I had a great visit with Audrey and Bob - I brought lots of pictures and Audrey loved hearing that I remembered her plaid bermuda shorts and how fashionable she always was at the golf course. We had many wonderful memories with your family. I'll email the pictures that I took of them. Gail's two kids got married this past month - I read that you have a son about to be married. I know Gail would love to hear from you. Her email address is: DPaceG@aol.com
Anyway, nice to see your name on this site. Posie and I have been in touch now and then - we found each other through this site. It's great to connect with people like this. Take care and I'll email those pictures.
Love,
Julie
From: Kathi Spires Kittle
Date: Thu Jul 31 15:11:20 UTC 2003
My daughter is leaving Vermont tonight for the Phish concert. I lived in Presque Isle during the late 40's in the Mountain View Apartments. I wish I could come up with her (not to the concert, but to just to see Presque Isle again). Maybe I'll make it someday!
From: Jim C
Date: Wed Jul 30 23:38:43 UTC 2003
Hi 83'ers just want to say hi and say that a 25 year reunion sounds good to me.The committee did a great.Busy week in P I with the fair and the Phish concert at Loring.
From: Pam Ashley Campbell
Date: Wed Jul 30 17:53:05 UTC 2003
I'm the one who asked. I asked the other day if there was anyone from the class of 68. Sure enough. Nice to see some new people on here as well. I haven't been to P.I. in 4 years. The 20th and 30th reunions were great.
From: Susan Urban Somerville
Date: Wed Jul 30 02:58:45 UTC 2003
Yes I was class of 68. I graduated from another school in Southern Maine but my heart was in PI! Who would be asking? :)
From:
Date: Tue Jul 29 18:40:24 UTC 2003
Susan Somerville: Were you in the class of 68?
From: Susan Urban Somerville
Date: Tue Jul 29 02:45:12 UTC 2003
Hey Rose Ann!
Thanks for visiting your Aunt Audrey and Uncle Bob! Dad said that you still talk a mile a minute and enjoyed your visit so much! I haven't been home this year but I lived with them for 8 weeks last year when they needed my help! My son Andrew is getting married in 2 weeks and then I will be back to normal....as normal as I ever get! Still waiting for that picture!!When I was back, I visited Winnies as often as I could for the lobster......Seattle doesn't know much about lobster except that you must take out a loan to eat it here!

Anybody else I know here?!
From: Dick Graves
Date: Sun Jul 27 23:52:25 UTC 2003
Hi to Joanie P. who grew up in Presque Isle on Hillside and now resides in the D.C. area. Just had a fun conversation with Ann S. nee T.. She said that you take a peek at this guestbook from time to time. Last time I saw you was one cool, late fall night on the Conant Road where Ann T. and her family were living while their house was being built. D.C., eh? You just gotta miss the County and the slowwwwww traffic and pace. Heck, I still leave the keys in the car everywhere I park. Bet you don't. Ann looked good today and right full of moxie. She said to say hi....................dg
From: C-J McHugh Lougee
Date: Sat Jul 26 07:48:21 UTC 2003
Lorrie:
You're thinking of my sister-in-law, Sue Lougee, who taught at Skyway for a number of years. My brother-in-law, Dana Lougee, taught at the high school. And, your most welcome for the reunion photo info; and thanks to Dick G. for finding the address!
From: Lorrie
Date: Sat Jul 26 05:58:03 UTC 2003
C-J Lougee...We had a female gym teacher at Skyway with the last name of Lougee...any relation? Thanks for the info. re: the reunion photographer.
From: Lorrie
Date: Fri Jul 25 22:21:49 UTC 2003
Thanks Robin & Dick G. I'll give the number to Sandra, my sister who is up there for her 40th reunion, scheduled for next weekend. She'll probably stop by the hotel and say "hi". Just returned from the swimming pool and are enjoying the air conditioning! THAT is how we deal with triple digit weather! :-) Here, Summer ends around October...Monsoon season is upon us & we're waiting for the rain to go with this 30 - 50% humidity! Take Care.
From: Heidi
Date: Fri Jul 25 18:03:18 UTC 2003
Are the '83 photos this year the same size as the 10th reunion ones were? I would like a photo of the class but just a snapshot to put in an album. The other ones were so big. Did anyone take a snapshot and wouldn't mind sending me a copy? Thanks, Heidi
From: Dick Graves
Date: Thu Jul 24 22:45:20 UTC 2003
Dick Nichols lives in Fort Fairfield at 64 Lower Main St. He can be reached at 207-473-7707.................dg
From: C-J McHugh Lougee
Date: Thu Jul 24 14:11:55 UTC 2003
Robin and Lorrie:
The class of '62 reunion pictures were taken by Dick Nichols, though I can't seem to locate his address. I'm sure that Dick Graves would be happy to provide assistance in locating his address. Good Luck!
From: Robin M
Date: Thu Jul 24 12:55:24 UTC 2003
Lorrie, Hope all is well with the family, actually we have had very good weather, rain the past few days but warm and muggy, not sure how you deal with those triple digits, UGGG!!. Perhaps Dick Graves could help with your brothers missing photo I'm not sure who would have taken those pictures. Terry Kilcollins took ours. Take care summers almost over I can't believe it.
To those looking for the class of 83's pict's I'm not sure how long it will take. Robin
From: Lorrie
Date: Thu Jul 24 06:08:17 UTC 2003
Robin M., Did the photographer from this year's reunion take last year's pictures, also. My brother never did receive his pre-paid photo of class of '62. Can you help? I've not been able to contact anyone for him...Thanks & hope your summer is going well. My mom & sis are up there for Aug. 1st, 2nd & 3rd class reunion fun. Our summer is HOT, in the triple digits daily, but I hear it's COLD up there at night! Mother is going to freeze! :-)
Take Care.
From: Linda Coury
Date: Thu Jul 24 04:28:57 UTC 2003
OK class of 63. It's our turn. Hope to see everyone once again. It wasn't easy trying to get a flight out of PA to Maine due to a concert that seems to take over the County. Getting home is a bigger nightmare. Hope everyone has a safe trip!!!!
From:
Date: Wed Jul 23 20:43:39 UTC 2003
How about some class of 68ers on here?
Anybody out there?
From:
Date: Wed Jul 23 15:15:56 UTC 2003
Robin, do you know how long it will be before we receive our pictures?
From: Robin Mahaney Doody
Date: Wed Jul 23 13:43:26 UTC 2003
Deb, for the class photo please send a check made payable to Terry Killcollins for $15.00 to Jan Park 58 echo lake rd, P.I. Me 04769. Thanks Robin
From: Jim C
Date: Wed Jul 23 00:36:54 UTC 2003
Deb I not sure about the photo but I drop a e-mail to Jeff hopefully he will get back to me if not some one on the commitee might be able to help you.I am glad that you B-Day party went well nice to see you have'nt changed much take care .CLASS OF 83 STILL CAN PARTY.
From: Jamie Marshall
Date: Tue Jul 22 23:25:57 UTC 2003
Just had to stop in and say Hi. I deejayed many dances at PIHS from 1985 to 1993 with the Powersound Dance Party. You guys rocked the house!
From: Deb
Date: Tue Jul 22 12:11:33 UTC 2003
Oops! One more thing. Jim, I forgot to hand in my slip for a copy of the class photo, is it too late for me to put in a request and send out a check???
From: Deb
Date: Tue Jul 22 12:08:04 UTC 2003
Hi all! Sorry I had to leave so soon without goodbye's to all, and I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to see everyone before I left. I have one complaint, you all made me so homesick!!! We had a great time! What amazed me most was how old everyone got while I got so much younger...and prettier....and smarter. Hmmm... :) But seriously, it brought back so many good memories. Thanks to all who arranged the reunion. And a special thanks Jim for your suggestion about Goughans. The kids had a ball there. Chasing chickens was a hit!
From:
Date: Tue Jul 22 11:40:11 UTC 2003
I agree, game over.......c'mon GB.....give it up!
From: Karen Beaulieu
Date: Tue Jul 22 10:10:23 UTC 2003
Well if the GB man is so cool than why can't he come out! If I was going to the 83 class reunion I would have been creeped out also!!!!!
From:
Date: Tue Jul 22 05:37:25 UTC 2003
...would the gingerbread man be one of the teachers attending the reunion?
From: Susan Drummond Cantara
Date: Mon Jul 21 22:35:12 UTC 2003
My husband Chris and I had a great time at the reunion. He made the comment on the way home that we are a great class. Thanks to Jeff and all the organizers. A 25th reunion definitely gets my vote!!
From: Webmaster
Date: Mon Jul 21 21:24:43 UTC 2003
I was just about to ask all those 83ers that attended the reunion if they finally found out who the gingerbread man is. But it sounds like it is still a mystery?
From:
Date: Mon Jul 21 20:52:32 UTC 2003
The person that said what about those Patriots is not the gingerbread man it's the person who figured out who the gingerbread man is, (ME) Ha and Patriots IS a clue. Can you guess? To the gingerbread man do you want to give everybody any other clues? And to those who are creeped out there is nothing to be creeped out about the gingerbread man is VERY COOL!!!
From:
Date: Mon Jul 21 19:29:29 UTC 2003
After your 30th reunion and when you get into your 50's, you all will mellow out even more. Cause it's all down-hill after that! Enjoy every minute of every day...
From:
Date: Mon Jul 21 18:53:38 UTC 2003
What tha......? Okay...is any one else getting creeped out here?!
From: non-reunion guest
Date: Mon Jul 21 18:24:09 UTC 2003
Perhaps the Gingerbread man hasnt really changed as much as you think. For him not to reveal himself only shows that he has something "to hide" and really isnt a changed person after all these years not to dare to reveal himself during the reunion for fear of feeling the same way he did all those years ago.????? (Just a thought from a reader)
From:
Date: Mon Jul 21 18:05:44 UTC 2003
So........has anyone figured out who the gingerbread man is??? He says he was at the reunion....when he said "Go Patriots".....maybe that is a hint....He also said that he had changed alot?! Who can it be?
From: renee costello curtis
Date: Mon Jul 21 16:37:32 UTC 2003
Hello all you 83ers!!!!!!! Yes, it was truly a wonderful weekend. It was nice to talk to so many of you and catch up on your family and career lives! Unfortunately, I don't think that I got to touch base with everyone! I must say, we are still a very close-knit class and I enjoy that! To all of you who said that you see my entries in this guestbook, try dropping me a line. I'd like to keep in touch! Thanks again to the group of exceptional classmates that organized this reunion. I would say that it was a huge success!!!! Have a great summer!!!! Presque Isle is still BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
From:
Date: Mon Jul 21 16:30:45 UTC 2003
Oh, but the gingerbread man was at the class reunion and has changed tremendously, WOW!! It was great to see you gingerbread man. I wonder if anyone else knows who you are??? I do!!! How about those patriots?
From: Sheryl Collyer
Date: Mon Jul 21 15:38:46 UTC 2003
To all that organized the reunion, thank you for including me in the invites. I was extremely excited to go back and see the few friends that I had made when I had moved to Presque Isle. Unfortuntely not everyone was too happy to see me there. To those of you, I'm sorry that I put a damper if any on your evenings. I had hoped that over the past twenty years, feelings would have changed. The fact that alot of you did not take the time to get to know me, or give me a chance....really bothered me back in school. But it has been twenty years, and I had hoped that those people may have softened their hearts a little. But I was wrong. For those of you that did give me a warm welcome, my husband and I truely apprecited it. Again, thank you so much for the memories.
From: Lisa Collins
Date: Mon Jul 21 14:49:57 UTC 2003
Whew, what a weekend!! Class of '83 still knows how to have a good time! Thanks to everyone who organized the event. Can't quite explain how good it feels to see County pals again. Lisa
From: Dolly McPherson
Date: Mon Jul 21 12:08:52 UTC 2003
Hello fellow 83ers!!!!

I had a wonderful time over the weekend - it was so nice to see everyone. It sure hasn't felt like 20 years have passed!

Hope everyone got back to their homes safely. I'm counting on all the great hugs and kisses to get me through the next 5 or 10 years (which did we decide on?)

Take care all, and many thanks to the organizers. Keep in touch!

Dolly
From: Linda Coury DuMont
Date: Sun Jul 20 22:01:33 UTC 2003
CJ I will be flying in next Sunday and will be looking at the airport flowers. Glad to hear you didn't take them back to Florida!!!! Just kidding. Posie, I read where you said you saw Bob Sommerville. It this the same kid who lived on Hillside or around that area? I last heard he was living in Boston. Is he back in PI. Haven't seen him in over thirty years if we are talking about the same person. Please update me if you can. Thanks
From: Jim C
Date: Sun Jul 20 16:07:00 UTC 2003
83er's WOW what a weekend great time nice to see everyone .take care talk more later time to get the kids from gram.
From: Futuremaniac
Date: Sat Jul 19 19:27:57 UTC 2003
Thanks for telling us about the Skyway Reorganization. That information was important to me. Yes, it looks like they will change the name to Presque Isle Middle School. It "sounds" like a good idea, if all goes according to plan. I hate to see them let teachers go. I want the class sizes to stay small!
From: Jim C
Date: Sat Jul 19 13:29:02 UTC 2003
Hi no if the gb man is real he did'nt show last night.Great time
From: Karen Costello Beaulieu
Date: Sat Jul 19 12:33:49 UTC 2003
Class of 83 did you find out who the gingerbread man is? Also say hi to my sister Renee and her husband David. Have fun tonight.
From: Jim C
Date: Fri Jul 18 15:51:17 UTC 2003
Hi everyone great weather for a reunion.Take care time for mt noon nap.
From: Rebecca Guernsey
Date: Thu Jul 17 14:57:58 UTC 2003
Hey Marc, that was beautiful! You enjoy your family and friends this trip and say hello to everyone we know. You didn't respond to my last email, but I will not be coming from Alaska to the Mars Hill reunion.
From: C-J McHugh Lougee
Date: Thu Jul 17 14:50:01 UTC 2003
To all of you flying in to Presque Isle for your reunions: Be sure to observe all the beautiful flowers around the airport building; someone with a green thumb has certainly done a nice job!!
From: Carolyn Craig Caldarelli
Date: Wed Jul 16 21:49:24 UTC 2003
Boy, when I goof, I goof BIG!! Didn't mean to send the two before this one! Just wanted to say hi Mark Libby and don't forget the One who created us! I live in Kentucky now and guess I will never be back to Maine to live but have great memories of the place.
From: marc libby
Date: Wed Jul 16 17:09:21 UTC 2003
Flying home to Maine tommorrow.... any of you who live away from Maine now might be feeling the same as I do when going HOME.... very tearful morning, thinking of home, thinking of successes and losses in life... the desire for that sense of home again.. the recreation of home in new environments and the need to still find that safe place in heart and soul that is where we are at home, whether in or out of Maine.
"Maybe there's a chance for me to go back, now that I have some direction, it would sure be nice to be back at home where there is love and affection.... And maybe I can convince time to slow up, giving me enough time in my life to grow up, time be my friend, let me start again...." lyrics from The Wiz.... Home.. by Charlie Smalls
From: Jeanne Merrithew Tolley
Date: Mon Jul 14 12:41:46 UTC 2003
Posie, We were out looking for a car for our 16 year old daughter, Amy, on Saturday and got to talking about us going to my class reunion in Maine. One of the salesman said he was born in Portland and when I said I was from PI, he said he lived there for 3 years from 1963 -66 and fished all the time at Mantle Lake. He described his street as going up a big hill and turning right just before a neighborhood store (Gus's) and when I said Dudley Street, he said he lived at 84 Dudley and lived next to Chuck Johnson! He thought he remembered a Jimmy Johnson, but all I remember is Chuck and Mary because Mary went to school with my brother, Jerry. I could have talked to him all day! Glad you have a safe trip. We leave this Friday and I can't wait!
From:
Date: Sun Jul 13 23:10:07 UTC 2003
Since Skyway will be enlarged to handle former Cunningham students why will Skyway's name change? Doesn't seem like it should...
From: Jim C
Date: Sat Jul 12 19:28:58 UTC 2003
MSAD#1 Middle School Reorganization Home Page
Rene and any one who went to skyway check this link out.Looks like skyway will have a name changes. Just go to www.sad1.k12.me.us/ looks like after 2005 the Rockets will be no more.
From: Posie Donahue Lewis
Date: Sat Jul 12 19:27:58 UTC 2003
I spent some time in P.I. the last 2 days of June but didn't manage to see more than 3 h.s. friends and my Aunt Audrey and Bob Somerville, Duska Glidden, and Doris and Bob Andrews. Then I had all of my relatives in Houlton. I did cruise Main St. and got to eat at the sub shop across from the pool and have another sub from Chuck's Grocery at the end of my old street-Dudley St. I do miss the area. I hope to come for a longer visit next summer. Renting a cottage on Portage Lake sounds good to me. After growing up at Portage for my whole childhood I really miss it. My kids would be bored out of their minds,though,I imagine. Hey, does anyone still operate the old Dean's Hotel at Portage Lake? Post me a note if anyone has the answer. My family kept that place in business and had a great time dancing to the local band or playing the juke boxes that were attached to the booths.

From: Posie Donahue Lewis
Date: Sat Jul 12 19:26:22 UTC 2003
I spent some time in P.I. the last 2 days of June but didn't manage to see more than 3 h.s. friends and my Aunt Audrey and Bob Somerville, Duska Glidden, and Doris and Bob Andrews. Then I had all of my relatives in Houlton. I did cruise Main St. and got to eat at the sub shop across from the pool and have another sub from Chuck's Grocery at the end of my old street-Dudley St. I do miss the area. I hope to come for a longer visit next summer. Renting a cottage on Portage Lake sounds good to me. After growing up at Portage for my whole childhood I really miss it. My kids would be bored out of their minds,though,I imagine. Hey, does anyone still operate the old Dean's Hotel at Portage Lake? Post me a note if anyone has the answer. My family kept that place in business and had a great time dancing to the local band or playing the juke boxes that were attached to the booths.

From: Lillie Roberts
Date: Sat Jul 12 13:14:10 UTC 2003
From: renee costello curtis
Date: Fri Jul 11 16:05:15 UTC 2003
Hang in there, Jimmy, you'll be fine! ha ha.
From: Jim C
Date: Fri Jul 11 15:53:02 UTC 2003
Hi everyone its just a week away and then the party begins I better make sure that I have my geritol and take my noon nap your I get cranky.Ha Ha .

Takecare 83er's
From:
Date: Thu Jul 10 21:26:52 UTC 2003
The web cam is showing what looks to be nice weather...what's the temp? It's headed for 115 here in AZ, today. Enjoying our air conditioning.
Thinking of summer in PI...
From: Karen Costello Beaulieu
Date: Thu Jul 10 18:13:32 UTC 2003
Hey sis thanks! Have fun! Our weather here is very unusual for this time of year! I am ready to build an Ark!
From: renee costello curtis
Date: Thu Jul 10 12:42:14 UTC 2003
Hey sis!
Just in case you're a little confused, I am in the class of '83! We're going up to PI, July 18th for my reunion! Ha ha! I can't wait to see everyone!!!!!!!! How's the weather down there????? Just in case I forget, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!! (For those of you wondering,,,,,Karen's birthday is July 11th! haha) Take care!
I'll see all of you fellow '83ers soon!
From: monablanchard
Date: Wed Jul 9 22:56:37 UTC 2003
Robert's market was on the corner of Harris Street and the Parsons road. It is now Page's Variety.
From: Webmaster
Date: Wed Jul 9 17:48:02 UTC 2003
Sorry about the stuck image. What happened was we got a really good thunderstorm yesterday evening(including a tornado warning--apparently there was one spotted around Mapleton) and the power to the webcam went off. That was the last image taken before the power interruption. I've restarted the camera.
From:
Date: Wed Jul 9 15:23:18 UTC 2003
Webmaster, I just noticed that the webcam is stuck on July 8. Just wondering what's going on? I've also noticed that when it switches after the 15 seconds that it stays on the same pix sometimes for about a minute or so.
From: Jeanne Merrithew Tolley
Date: Wed Jul 9 12:31:17 UTC 2003
The Class of '73 reunion is July 25th & 26th. We can't wait to arrive in Maine on July 18th and see everyone!
From:
Date: Wed Jul 9 02:22:05 UTC 2003
Karen 83's reunion is 18 19 20july
From: Karen Costello Beaulieu
Date: Wed Jul 9 01:53:35 UTC 2003
Class of 73 and 83 when is your reunion? Class of 83 I had a blast at my 20th. You will find out how mature you are and also how you missed being young when you hear your music played by the DJ. Class of 73 we had a blast at the 72 reunion you think that oh wow they are old! We had fun! The only problem for us was we had no grandkids like you all had! Have fun!
From: John Roberts
Date: Tue Jul 8 18:49:57 UTC 2003
Hi Guys,
Anyone know a Jeannie Willette? That is a pre-marrage name, and I'm not exact on the spelling. She lived on Academy St. ???
Tenlee - I'll send another note. I do not know why it came back. If you click on my name here, you should also be able to connect. Talk to you guys again soon.
John
From: Deb P
Date: Tue Jul 8 10:55:59 UTC 2003
What intersection is the problem? The only one I remember being a problem was the State St one. As for Maine DOT, if they're anything like NHDOT, you'll be huffing for a long time before they do much of anything. I called about an intersection here and was basically told the problem came from poor city planning and DOT wasn't going to reward ineptitude. I replied with a pithy "seemingly unless it's your own" and 5 years later they've pushed the project back another 7 years. Seems I was correct.
From: Dick Graves
Date: Tue Jul 8 09:56:45 UTC 2003
cj.....
Thanks for reading the letter to the editor in the Star-Herald. Yes, that intersection is very challenging especially to out-of-towners and has a high accident rate, yet, no one from DOT has responded to my letter. Either Maine DOT chooses to ignore the situation because no single person in the government can be sued for poor design and/or no one in that department has the brains to redesign the intersection. I shall keep a running score (accident numbers) for them and from time to time print out that score in the Star-Herald. Eventually someone from DOT will take notice. I just know they think that if they don't respond, I'll just quit and blow away. But.....my office is right there and will always observe at least those accidents which occur in the daytime......dg
From: C-J McHugh Lougee
Date: Tue Jul 8 05:46:31 UTC 2003
Jeanne: just got back from PI and the weather for the past 2 weeks was great, except for a couple of days when it was HOT, HOT, with high humidity. Had a great time though; mom sends her regards, and wants you to call her when you go up! Every flight I took today was late, but it's sure nice to be back in Florida!
Dick G: you're right about that intersection and all the traffic (re: your letter to the editor in the Star Herald a few weeks ago); quite a mess out there near your office. We were on the run so I didn't have the opportunity to stop in and say hello!
Linda: Yes, you probably did see Ray and I on the web-cam. We'd pre-arranged that "viewing" with our sons and a few friends. And, yes, I was wearing a blue shirt and blue shorts, and was on the cell phone, talking to one of our sons in Florida, who was watching and telling us where to stand! That was our big excitement for 6/27!

There's just no place like home.....PI and "The County".......we had a wonderful time visiting with friends and family. And, our cooler came home full of red hot dogs, fiddleheads, Mrs. Mike's donuts and a strawberry-rhubarb pie! Yum-yum!!
From: Jeanne Merrithew Tolley
Date: Mon Jul 7 13:42:18 UTC 2003
The little store on Main Street was Tom's Market in the 70's. Tom was Tommy Lunney and he was a riot, always kidding around and telling jokes. Before that it was Perreaults (sp?) but that probably was in the 60's. When is the reunion for the Class of '83? My reunion, Class of '73 is July 26th and I can't wait to see everyone! The weather looks beautiful up there.
From: Scott AJ Campbell
Date: Mon Jul 7 04:14:03 UTC 2003
Roberts Market? Is that the same store on the road to Haystack Mountain (can't remember the name but played many a baseball game there with Hampy McPhereson and crowd....)across from the Country Kithen Warehouse next to the Propane company off Lenfest street? The same Roberts as Mark, Todd, Julie? Childhood memories can be so distracting....
From: Tenlee
Date: Sun Jul 6 23:24:14 UTC 2003
John (Roberts) I tried to answer your email but it was returned. Not sure why. Thanks for the note though.
From: Arch
Date: Sun Jul 6 20:44:48 UTC 2003
Deb P
Im sorry, by the 70s it probably was Tom`s. Way back when I can remember it, it was Perraults.
Peace Arch
From: Arch
Date: Sun Jul 6 15:41:37 UTC 2003
Deb P
If my memory serves me correctly, it was Perraults(sp).
Peace Arch
From: Connie Clair
Date: Sun Jul 6 15:37:32 UTC 2003
I believe the store across from the old Sears just south of the Catholic church was Tom's Market.
From: Deb P
Date: Sun Jul 6 13:06:09 UTC 2003
What was the name of the little store on Main St. that sat across from the old Sears building and Dunkin Donuts? I grew up on Howard St and my grandfather used to spend many hours at the Dunkin Donuts. Whenever my grandmother would send him for an errand, he'd "disappear" so she'd call me to go down and root him out of the donut shop. Of course, the store was just a shot across the road, and with all that penny candy calling, I'd run in. But for the life of me I can't remember what that little shop was called. Time period would've been in the early 70's. And Jim, thanks for the suggestion. Weather permitting that looks like where we'd like to go. I brought it up with Carina and she actually smiled, quite an accomplishment!
From: Jim C
Date: Sun Jul 6 12:20:25 UTC 2003
Roberts market a name I haven't herd in along time I grew up right a cross the street from the store my parents still live in the same house. Its been a long time thanks for the flash back John.
From: John Roberts
Date: Sun Jul 6 03:26:41 UTC 2003
Hi Guys! I'm up in PI and haveing a nice quiet time. It is beautiful up here and I'm gonna run up to Porttage Lake. I went to old Roberts Market, but it is only a memory for me. The town is the same and also very different. I look for old friends, but it has been too long. Well, you may see me looking and waving to the web cam. I'm going to try to call my sisters and give them a wave. I was looking at houses that are up for sale and there are some nice ones and most under 50K. Man, I could buy some nice ones for what I paid for my place. I wish there was more industry/ work up here. I would love to see my kids go outside and me to know they are safe. Who ever is comming up for class reunions, have fun! I wish I could be there (left when I was 6 and only came back during the summer) I'm 38 now and this is still home. Well, maybe will be again someday....
Here is to wishing. :)
From: Jim C
Date: Fri Jul 4 15:38:04 UTC 2003
Hi Scott how are you doing I just got back from Eastern Maine Medical what a way to spend a forth its been a crazy month don't let gb man get to you . Well hope to make the reunion
Take care 83ers
From: Jim C
Date: Fri Jul 4 15:25:41 UTC 2003
Hi everyone Deb if you don't mind drivering to fort fairfeild Goughan Berry Farm has kid rides I think they bough fun lands rides and they have great strawberrys.the phone number is 207-498-6565 I know they book partys
From: Deb (Philbrick) Furino
Date: Thu Jul 3 15:25:41 UTC 2003
Been a while since I last posted, but things have been nutty here, as usual. First, thanks so much Dick for the pic of the neighborhood on Howard St. It got through the mail fine and I'm in the process of getting it framed. Absolutely love it, thanks!
Secondly, any ideas on where I could hold a bday party for one of my children while I'm up there? Carina's bday is on that weekend and I had thought about doing Mantle Lake, but they're having a big McCain's party there. I'm looking for something fun for the kids, but also somewhere where we adults can chat since both sides of my family will be there.
Third, really looking forward to seeing everyone! Hard to believe it's been so long since I've seen anyone from the greatest class to cross the threshold at PIHS.
From: Pam Dery Michaud
Date: Wed Jul 2 01:37:15 UTC 2003
Thought I would drop in for a big "HELLO". I'm typing the informatin for the class reunion book. Hope I get all the words right - some people have BAD handwriting!!!! Renee - you said you filled yours out online- I'm not sure who get that - if you could email the information to me that would be great. Also, if Susan Drummond reads this - her information was also sent online and I don't know who it is sent to!!! That Gingerbread person...who could it be??? Kind of spooky
From: Scott AJ Campbell
Date: Tue Jul 1 19:53:17 UTC 2003
Well said Marc.... Makes you wonder though.... but I think "crap" is mostly what he posts. Saying that does that make me a prime target?
From: marc libby
Date: Tue Jul 1 17:09:52 UTC 2003
whatis this gingerbread man crap? Presque Isle is home, a nice place to come from.. many of us learned lessons of hard work picking potatoes, cold feet and balogna sandwiches at a young age.. no one got everything they want.. in adulthood or childhood.. but, with faith, luck and persistance, some of us make it if lucky, some of us still struggle.. gingerbread man, I hope you are well.. but your messages seem strange...please heal your heart and memories. many others have had to do the same.
From:
Date: Tue Jul 1 13:53:20 UTC 2003
re: the gingerbread man... If I were in your class, I'd be scared! We're always hearing on the news about some digruntled person with a gun.... It's a crazy world out there!
From: Karen Costello Beaulieu
Date: Sat Jun 28 22:50:54 UTC 2003
Marc don not need to thank me. I hope you have fun in Maine. Going back is always great. I am so glad that I was raised up there in the County! Lots of great memories to share with our boys and friends in GA! Almost makes me feel old! Remember when you would listen to your Aunts Uncles and grandparents about how they grew up and how great it was! Well now that is what we are saying to our boys! Love Maine and you will always be in my heart!
From: Linda
Date: Fri Jun 27 16:05:03 UTC 2003
CJ I think I saw you and Ray on the cam. Did you have a blue shirt on with shorts. To To Cool!!!! Let me know if it was you.
From: Tenlee
Date: Thu Jun 26 03:27:01 UTC 2003
Marc- no thanks needed for kind words. What are friends anyway? I have you on my calendar in July, and can't wait to see you! I was thinking the other day after you called, we go back for OVER 40 years!!!!! OMG! lolol Somebody is getting old!!!!!! Love you Friend!
From: marc libby
Date: Wed Jun 25 17:57:26 UTC 2003
Julia Moskowitz--- tried to e mail you.. rsvp... Karen Costello Beaulieu, Tenlee and Julia, thank you for your kind words... flying home to Maine in mid July.. "Play me one more song, so that I'll remember , that when ever I find myself too all alone, I can sing me home..." (k loggins) marc libby
From: Posie Donahue Lewis
Date: Wed Jun 25 10:13:47 UTC 2003
Here I am at 6 a.m. tying up loose ends before I fly to Maine. I will fly into Manchester N.H. around 3 p.m. today and drive to Freeport. I'll go to my nephew's wedding Fri. and Sat. in BarHarbor. I'll drop my husband off at the Bangor airport Sun. morning and drive up to P.I. I hope to get to see as many people as possible but it'll be a quick trip. I drive back to Freeport Mon. I have a lot of relatives in Houlton so I'll be between Houlton and P.I. Hope I see the 70's for weather. Summer has finally arrived here and it was 90 yesterday. I am so excited to come back to the county!
From: Tonnie
Date: Sat Jun 21 21:29:37 UTC 2003
Dear Webmaster, Thanks for your reply. I'm glad you weren't irritated at my question. I understand what you mean. Hope you get permission to put it up higher soon. Thanks for the site.
From: Jim C
Date: Sat Jun 21 01:51:14 UTC 2003
Hi Renee its been a rough couple of weeks with gram passing away and moms heart attack and some one hit the wifes car but moms doing better and the car can be fix'ed and time will take care of the rest looking forward to the reunion . Take care 83er's
From: Webmaster
Date: Fri Jun 20 21:19:02 UTC 2003
Yeah, I've been meaning to take the entire scenic cam off there. I get so many emails from people asking if we still have that much snow :)

As for the downtown cam...yeah, it probably is a bit boring, but it's not as simple as finding the most exciting view in town and sticking a camera to the side of a building. You have to put the camera where you have permission and an internet connection.
From: Tonnie
Date: Fri Jun 20 14:09:38 UTC 2003
About the Scenic cam. I'm not trying to complain, but if you want people to come there you don't want them to think there's snow on the ground in June, do you? Just a thought.
From: Tonnie
Date: Fri Jun 20 14:06:15 UTC 2003
I like the site, but the cam is a bit boring. Isn't there a view with a little more going on. It's a good idea but you don't want people to think the town is asleep.
From: Dolly McPherson
Date: Fri Jun 20 12:14:25 UTC 2003
Hey Nee!

Doin' OK, though the end of the world must be near 'cause I am now, officially, a resident of NH. Didn't think I'd ever be saying that and don't quite know how I feel about it!! :) Will always be a county girl at heart...
Hope all is well with you and yours - see ya in a few!
From:
Date: Thu Jun 19 22:07:23 UTC 2003
WebCam is showing a nice view, today. Nice weather? Isn't that the NorthEastland Hotel the WebCam is facing? Looks smaller than when I was there...Hope everyone has a great time at the reunions & the weather is wonderful...we were sprinkled upon last summer for part of the cookout...it was nice, though. Enjoy County weather!
From: renee costello curtis
Date: Thu Jun 19 17:38:02 UTC 2003
Jim C.,
YOu need to update me, please. What's been happening in your life lately??? I'm lost as to what Dolly is referring to.
Hi Dolly, how are you? I'm looking forward to the reunion also. It will be nice to see everyone!
From: Jim C
Date: Wed Jun 18 14:42:37 UTC 2003
Thanks Dolly moms doing better and time well take care of the rest and the way things have been lately the reunion will be a great place to cut loose and have some fun.

Take care 83er's
From: Scott AJ Campbell
Date: Wed Jun 18 12:36:26 UTC 2003
Your right Arch.... Maybe we should make it up to him by putting him on the quater!... Hummm somehow I don't think even that would change the past... Nice to hear from you Dolly Jo, Renee and Jim.. Here's hoping your reunion goes well!
From: Dolly McPherson
Date: Wed Jun 18 12:03:39 UTC 2003
Hello all!

Jimmy, just wanted to send my condolences - was sorry to hear about your Gram. I hope your Mom is on the mend and that you and yours are making it through this sad time.

Well, 83ers... only a month to go!!! Looking forward to the trip north. Hope the weather cooperates!
From: Jim C
Date: Tue Jun 17 23:22:48 UTC 2003
Well hi guys its been fun playing the gb mans game but who ever its is i wish him or her the best.
From: Arch
Date: Tue Jun 17 21:57:49 UTC 2003
HMMMM
Sounds like the Gingerbread man has yall going.He has made me think back (way way back)to my days in school. Kids can be cruel and never even know it. Think about the kid that had to wear gum rubbers to school in the winter or the kid that only had hand me down clothes or the kid that had lice and everyone called him or her " Bugs " after that. Or the kid that marched to a little different tune. Keep thinking, you will figure it out. Peace Arch
From:
Date: Tue Jun 17 13:34:38 UTC 2003
I Think the Gingerbread Man should be placed in the Ha Ha Hotel!!!!!!!
From:
Date: Tue Jun 17 02:28:48 UTC 2003
...and why is he using the nickname Gingerbread Man if no one knows him as that?...
From:
Date: Tue Jun 17 02:27:45 UTC 2003
Sounds like the gingerbread man's perception was that he was treated as a second class citizen...and is possibly successful now and wants his former classmates to know...which is great...everyone, hopefully, is much better (looking, behaving, earnings, wisdom) than they were in high school! Hope everything turns out well at the reunion and a good time is had by all.
From: renee costello curtis
Date: Mon Jun 16 22:48:37 UTC 2003
Scott C.,
I may have missed something along the way, but do we know for sure that this "gingerbread man" is from the class of '83? I am totally baffled as to who this person is. As far as treating anyone as second class, that's news to me!
From: Scott AJ Campbell
Date: Mon Jun 16 15:58:21 UTC 2003
The ginger bread man sounds like a disgruntled postal worker... Hummm..I don't recall ever treating anyone like a second class citizen in my life.... Makes you wonder who he is really refering to???
From: Visitor
Date: Mon Jun 16 01:11:01 UTC 2003
Well said Meridith!!! :o)
From: the gingerbread man
Date: Sun Jun 15 03:40:14 UTC 2003
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ! the joke will be on you when i arrive!
From: the gingerbread man
Date: Sun Jun 15 03:38:35 UTC 2003
i am none of the above, the hint that you ask for is that you all considered me a second class citizen. but i will return.
From: Jim C
Date: Sat Jun 14 23:58:52 UTC 2003
Hi Renee thank you its almost time for the big reunion are ready to party and Scott I think the gb is Chris Blake aka J J Walker.
Take Care 83er's
From: Meredith Libby Carr
Date: Sat Jun 14 13:47:56 UTC 2003
Just one more thought about the quarter ceremony. I was there with all of our students from Bristol School. I told lots of people that on that schooner is a huge load of potatoes from Aroostook. They then mentioned that the quarter represented the coastal part of the state. I said, "We're used to that." We will still survive and send out people with the best work ethic in the state. I'm still proud of Maine, the whole state, especially Aroostook!
From: renee costello curtis
Date: Sat Jun 14 13:41:10 UTC 2003
Hi Jim C.
If I am reading into this correctly, it sounds like you lost your grandmother. I'm sorry to hear that. Did Mr. Nelson pass away as well? I didn't know that. What happened? I liked him as our principal. He was a lot of fun. We use to call him "Chief". Take care!
From: Scott AJ Campbell
Date: Fri Jun 13 22:35:10 UTC 2003
Jim please extend a heart felt embrace to Holly and the rest of your family for the passing of your Gram. I will keep your mother in my prayers.

My condolences to the Nelson family as well. Aaron was a wonderful principal, administrator and friend in time of need.....
From: Jim C
Date: Fri Jun 13 22:18:31 UTC 2003
You could be right Scott .How is every one doing its been a busy week for me .Scott thank you for e-mail my mom is doing better and gram is at peace in a better place.
Take care 83er's
From: Scott AJ Campbell
Date: Fri Jun 13 17:49:57 UTC 2003
I still think it's spaz!
From:
Date: Fri Jun 13 17:48:06 UTC 2003
Ok "gb man" at least give us 83er's a clue so that we may be able to determine your identity....just a hint
From: the gingerbread man
Date: Thu Jun 12 23:43:35 UTC 2003
HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa! I'm the gingerbreadman and you can't catch me!
From: the gingerbread man
Date: Thu Jun 12 23:38:31 UTC 2003
i'm still coming
From: Nancy McIsaac Condon
Date: Thu Jun 12 01:01:08 UTC 2003
Hello, to everyone! Ang GGGOOOOOOOOOO Wildcats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From: Vistor
Date: Wed Jun 11 02:30:45 UTC 2003
To Jim C I am sorry to here about your Gram passing and hope your mother is released from the hospital soon.
Take care
From: Renee Costello Curtis
Date: Wed Jun 11 00:06:42 UTC 2003
Hello Everyone,
Just a little note to say hello. It's been a while since I've written. School and kids have kept my way too busy. I can't wait to go up to PI this summer. It's been a looonnnggg time since I've been there! I have some great memories from up there and never hesitate to say that I am a "County Girl"! Most of the time people already know that about me, and I can't for the life of me figure out how they already know! Is it my accent? Who knows! ha ha. Maine is a wonderful state, whether you live in the southern end, northern end, western end or eastern end! One should be proud to be from Maine!!! Take care everyone!
From: Arch
Date: Tue Jun 10 21:45:36 UTC 2003
Just a note to the person who said that Maine doesnt have big snakes. I can attest to the fact that there are Timber Rattlers in Aroostook County. I and six other people saw one at the camp ground on Fish Lake in 76 or 77. The have had them for years as far north as Conn. and they must have migrated further north. And no we were not drunk, we allowed nothing stronger that Coke or yuck Pepsi. Oh yah, it was between 4 & 5 ft long. None of us were brave enough to get very close to get a better look. Peace Arch
From: Scott AJ Campbell
Date: Tue Jun 10 16:34:03 UTC 2003
I acquiesce.....
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