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Births announced at Houlton Regional Hospital – November, 2022

The following births were recently announced at Houlton Regional Hospital.

Man dies after being struck by vehicle in Caribou

A man died last Wednesday after being struck by a vehicle on the Van Buren Road in Caribou.

Fireworks, Christmas lights illuminate the night skies in Houlton

The holiday season is officially underway in Houlton, following the arrival of Santa Claus for the town’s annual Holiday Light Parade.

Caribou launches extended celebration of the city’s small businesses

Though Small Business Saturday has already passed, fans of Caribou businesses still have a chance to support entrepreneurs and take part in a new version of the yearly celebration.

Aroostook RSVP, Agency on Aging offers hot meal, reserved parking during parade

Taking advantage of the popularity of Presque Isle’s holiday light parade, leaders of Aroostook RSVP are serving up a hot meal prior to the upcoming event in hopes of raising money and awareness for the volunteer-driven organization.

Several hundred fed at St. Mary’s free holiday dinner

A traditional holiday menu of turkey, gravy, potatoes, squash, cranberries and pie was waiting for more than 200 expectant diners.

Teaming up to deliver Thanksgiving Day baskets

Every year Jonathan Ellis, owner of Ellis Family Market in Patten, and his employees team up with the Maine State Police to deliver Thanksgiving Day baskets donated by his store to needy families in the northern Penobscot /southern Aroostook County areas.

Last chance for deer hunting

The last three days of November and the first three of December combine to form this year’s week of muzzleloader season for whitetail deer in Aroostook County.

NMCC shares ‘A Story Worth Telling’ at this year’s annual Foundation Dinner

On the evening of Thursday, Nov. 17 NMCC hosted the annual Foundation Dinner, where “A Story Worth Telling” was shared. The evening began with a Foundation board meeting followed by social time where guests visited student displays highlighting the following programs:

UMPI hosts science seminar on rare earth elements discovery

The University of Maine at Presque Isle Lunchtime Science Seminar series will host a talk by Dr. Chunzeng Wang, UMPI Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences, on Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Folsom Hall 201 (the GIS Lab).

Cary awarded year two of lung cancer screening grant

Cary Medical Center has received the second year of funding to increase awareness related to Low Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening. The award of $20,000 will help support a broad range of health information activities along with a professional education program in the spring of 2023.

SAD 1 announces hockey officials acceptance of MPA contract and goes over NAEP scores

Presque Isle High School has enough players for a junior varsity hockey team for the first time in a while, the SAD 1 superintendent told the school board Tuesday, Nov. 22.

There’s a new way for County residents to help pay rising electricity bills

This year has seen a high cost placed on Maine residents utility bills like electricity and gas, combined with the rising costs for food.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of November 23, 2022

75 Years Ago - Nov. 20, 1947 Charles C. DeLong received an award — Charles C. DeLong, of this city, was awarded the coveted Nash Ten Point Award for outstanding automobile service as a Nash dealer.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of November 23, 2022

75 Years Ago - Nov. 20, 1947 Enrollment up in Junior Red Cross — “Enrollment in the American Junior Red Cross as of November 19 has greatly exceeded both in numbers of pupils enrolled and in contributions the 1946 record,” stated Mrs. R. Chauncey Robbins, Junior Red Cross Committee Chairman of the Southern Aroostook Chapter, American Red Cross.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of November 23, 2022

115 Years Ago - Nov. 21, 1907 Several changes being made -- C. P. Hussey is making several changes in the interior of his store, putting in a large number of shelves which will be filled with Edison records. Mr. Hussey is recognized headquarters for Edison phonographs and supplies.

Top students announced at Houlton Middle-High School for first quarter of 2022

Houlton Middle-High School principal DeWayne Morse has announced that the following students have been named to the first quarter honor roll.

Lighthouse expands homeless youth services in Aroostook

The Northern Lighthouse Inc. has been awarded a grant to begin a transitional living program for homeless youth. The program, which targets young people ages 16 to 21, will be located on 14 Main St. in Mars Hill, next to The Northern Lighthouse’s Safe Harbor Shelter.

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