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Woodland wants to join with other towns to negotiate EMS contracts with Caribou

As of Wednesday, no official dates have been set for a meeting between the towns affected by Caribou’s EMS changes.

County Faces: Lovena West of Mars Hill

For West, photography has meant much more than simply sharing beautiful images or learning the ins and outs of camera equipment. Photography has, quite literally, given her a new vision through which to see the world.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of February 17, 2020

100 Years Ago - Feb. 25, 1920 Recently returned — M.B. Berman, who recently returned from New York where he purchased new goods, will have some interesting things to say through these columns about the wonderful bargains he secured.

Island Falls celebrates WinterFest in style

WinterFest weekend in Island Falls was a busy time for volunteers, community members and those visiting the area.

Houlton Rotarians learn of literacy efforts

The Houlton Rotary Club has always supported family literacy in the community. The club has an active Literacy Committee, which includes representatives from the local elementary schools, Cary Library, and Houlton Higher Education Center.

Purple Hat Ladies hold luncheon – Week of February 17, 2020

The Purple Hat ladies enjoyed a delicious luncheon at the Region Two Career and Technical Education center in Houlton Feb. 11. The food was good and the service was too.

East Grand Snowmobile Club purchases second groomer

The East Grand Snowmobile Club purchased a second groomer to aid in the upkeep of their trails.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of February 17, 2020

115 Years Ago - Feb. 22, 1905 Windows -- The windows of the Universalist Church have arrived and been placed in position. The new organ also arrived, and workmen are busy setting it up. Services, which have been held for some time in the Grange Hall, will be held at the church again next Sunday.

Easton Elementary recognizes book award tourney winners

The Maine Student Book Award District Tournament was held Wednesday, Feb. 9, thanks to the donation of 24 books from the Presque Isle Rotary Club.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of February 17, 2020

75 Years Ago - Feb. 22, 1945 Cast member in college production -- Nancy Kent, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Kent of Presque Isle, and a sophomore at Beaver College, was selected as a member of the cast of “Inside Information” by Alice MacMillan, which was produced at the college on Feb. 22.

UMPI Owls headed for North Atlantic Conference playoffs

The University of Maine at Presque Isle men's basketball team clinched their second North Atlantic Conference playoff berth in a row after beating Northern Vermont University.

Bank donates to arts center revitalization

Machias Savings Bank recently presented the Center for the Advancement of Rural Living with a check for $1,000 designated for the ongoing revitalization project for the Caribou Performing Arts Center.

Warden service to host information session

The Maine Warden Service is looking for new team members who are dedicated to conserving Maine’s fish, wildlife and other natural resources and protecting the people who enjoy them.

SAD 29 menu – Week of February 17, 2020

Breakfast is served with multi-grain reduced-sugar cereal, Wowbutter/jelly, assorted fruit juice and 1% and skim milk.

East Grand school menu – Week of February 17, 2020

Breakfast is served with milk, fruit and juice.

RSU 50 menu – Week of February 17, 2020

Choice of 1 percent white or fat-free chocolate milk; assorted fruit juice and fresh fruit.

SAD 70 menu – Week of February 17, 2020

Breakfast is served with choice of cereal, assorted fruit juice and white or chocolate milk.

From governors to first-time haircuts, everybody waits his turn at Dwight’s

Dwight Helstrom has worked at his shop nearly 54 of his 72 years. But, as long as he continues to get devoted customers like the Winslows, he isn’t planning on hanging up the scissors anytime soon.

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