Stories From the Heart of The County
By Local authors with local stories.
The co-editors /contributors, Betsy York and Steve Hitchcock, are charter members of the Central Aroostook Historical Society started on January 25, 2010. Story authors are mainly local residents sharing their memories.
The stories include those written by about 40 local residents plus others based upon video interviews. The purpose of the book is to document local history for future generations to enjoy. Topics include early schools, various farming families and operations, descriptions of life in the past on Main Street, Mars Hill, genealogy, hunting & fishing and history mysteries. The book asks for feedback from the readers and is searching for answers to history mystery photos. The feedback will be posted on our website: centralaroostookhistory.com. Enjoy this collection of history and at the same time help raise funds for the Central Aroostook Historical Society.
Cost $25 each.
Books can be purchases at the Mars Hill Pharmacy and the Mars Hill IGA. Checks payable to Central Aroostook Historical Society. Books may be ordered and shipped by sending payment plus shipping costs to Central Aroostook Historical Society, P. O. Box 293, Mars Hill, Maine 04758. Fast shipping $7 and Media Mail $4. If you have questions, please call the Walter T. A. Hansen Memorial Library at (207) 429-9625.
Great Gift Idea
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This book was published on August 18, 2018 two days before the Mars Hill All-School Reunion. Sales have been brisk and we have sold over 200 copies. These local history books make great Christmas gifts for friends and family members.
