Our Maine Street's Aroostook Issue 2 : Fall 2010 | Page 5

Contents October, November and December 2009 F e at u r e s 20 Aroostook’s Veterans Chris Jenkins talks to a few Aroostook Veterans to provide a look into their experiences and how the veteran experience has changed over the decades. 28 A Growing Commitment to Maine The forests play a large role in Northern Maine. We check in with Irving Woodlands to gain some insight into their role as land managers and sit down for a conversation with a logging family recently made famous by their Discovery Channel show to learn about their history and plans for the future. 36 Christmas Song Music plays a huge part for many county residents during the holiday season. The Caribou Choral Society and the Living Christmas Tree let us in on what goes into preparing for their signature shows. Departments 8 43 49 50 52 54 62 67 68 79 County Events Health Matters County Critters The County Eats Focus on Business Our Communities Higher Education Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Local Artists Our Farm by Holly Hardwick