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Maine slows spread of Emerald Ash Borer with continued ash movement restrictions

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Plant Health Program and Maine Forest Service announced that Maine is taking the next step to continue regulating the movement of ash wood material.

Caribou area children create Virtual Stations of the Cross on YouTube

Parishes often include the Stations of the Cross in their Lenten observances because it is a season in which we are called to deeper prayer and reflection on Christ’s Passion and death.

Virtual signing marks important moment for incoming nursing students

To foster campus spirit in an era of social distancing, Northern Maine Community College admissions staff hosted a virtual signing ceremony for the incoming 2021 nursing cohort on Feb. 17 via Zoom.

Visiting vet and team care for 180 felines at Caribou clinic

Dr. Beth Sperry and her medical team from the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland tended to 180 cats in four days during a free spay/neuter clinic in Caribou in February.

Caribou establishes charter committee

The city of Caribou established a charter committee on Feb. 22, which will go through the text of the charter and clarify certain aspects of the document.

Caribou Criminal Docket, October 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse October 2020.

Presque Isle Criminal Docket, October 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Presque Isle Courthouse in October 2020.

Houlton Criminal Docket, November 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Houlton Courthouse in November 2020.

Presque Isle Criminal Docket, November 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Presque Isle Courthouse in November 2020.

Caribou Criminal Docket, November 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse in November 2020.

Wintergreen to feature Presque Isle artist in March

Wintergreen Arts Center is hosting the work of artist Alexandra Michaud during the month of March. An Opening Reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 5, at Wintergreen’s new space at the Aroostook Centre Mall.

Houlton Criminal Docket, October 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Houlton Courthouse in October 2020.

Presque Isle leaders set priorities aimed at the city’s growth

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — With their sights set on transforming Presque Isle into the bustling hub of The County, city leaders are poised to rethink, re-evaluate and to do what it takes to revitalize the Star City.

RSU 29 deploys modular classrooms to aid with space issues

Two modular classrooms will soon be up and running for students at Houlton Elementary and Houlton Southside schools.

Northern Lighthouse launches case management program for homeless youth

Northern Lighthouse, LLC, a provider of mental and behavioral health services in Aroostook County, hopes to expand its direct outreach to local youth who are experiencing homelessness through a new case management program.

Local Housing Authorities receive federal funding for capital improvements

Three Housing Authorities in Aroostook County have received funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to continue capital improvement projects this year.

Hundreds turn out for Catholic Charities food giveaway in Houlton

Cars were backed up onto Military Street in Houlton on the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 24, causing traffic jams as people sought the perishable food items being given out at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

New tax status spurs Presque Isle economic development

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine -- More than 920 Presque Isle downtown acres were granted tax increment financing district status by the state this week, according to the city’s Director of Economic & Community Development Galen Weibley.

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