From the early days, GNP mill workers had work designations such as boss machine tender, back tender, 3 rd . 4 th , 5 th  hand, swiper,...

On Sept. 9, 1938, the Millinocket Theater opened its doors to movie goers. Some folks thought this was a risk because the town already...

When this writer came to town to teach fourth grade at Katahdin Avenue School in 1966, I quickly learned the names of several prior...

The town of Millinocket was chartered on March 16, 1901. Shortly after, Pioneer Hose Company #1 was organized on May 2, 1901 after a...

Today, food carts are popular in any towns, but back in earlier days they were referred to as lunch carts. Millinocket had its share...

In conversation, people often mention the Rice Farm Road, but many do not know the origin of the name. An article in The Northern...

Do you remember the school safety patrol? This was in the 1940’s-50’s when 5 th  & 6 th  graders (usually) were charged with the task of...

The first “moving pictures” in Millinocket were shown on the third floor of the McCaffrey Block, price 5 cents. The first “movie house”...

Emerson’s Pharmacy opened in June of 1933 on Penobscot Avenue in Millinocket. Ten years later, it moved to the ground floor location in...

Millinocket has had public playgrounds, ballparks and recreation areas since the early days. The Millinocket Tigers played at the field...

July 4 th  brings young and old out to view parades, visit with old friends and take part in various activities. Let’s look back at a few...

Need assistance from the police department or fire department? In the 1940’s, homes with telephones were told to ring 3 for help! An...

She grew up in Millinocket in the 1920’s and 30’s. She attended Aroostook Avenue School and graduated from Stearns High School in 1938....

The top of Katahdin is reported to be the first place in the United States to receive the sun’s rays. As such, on July 4th, 1959, members...

Castles had armories, the military had armories and even towns like Millinocket had an armory although the purpose and use of an armory...

In Millinocket’s early days, there was no 9-1-1. In a medical emergency, a phone call connected you with a local town physician by...

Millinocket Regional Hospital is currently undergoing some major changes to better serve the Millinocket area. Through the years, the...

In the late 1890’s and early 1900’s, it was common for railroad companies and other large businesses to construct hotels for company...

“If you ever want anyone to play - Tex is always ready. Rubenstein has nothing on her. She sure is hot when it comes to ticking the...

In the early years, Millinocket’s youngest school children attended Millinocket High School and Common School (1901-1921). Then Oxford...