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Presque Isle man sentenced for part on methamphetamine trafficking in northern Maine

Another person from Presque Isle has been sentenced in federal court for his part in a plan to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine throughout northern and central Maine.

Stand Down for vets to provide assistance

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Maine Vet Centers, Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services and community partners will hold a Stand Down for homeless Veterans from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, in Caribou.

Births at Houlton Regional Hospital – July – August, 2021

The following births were recorded recently at Houlton Regional Hospital.

Births at A.R. Gould Hospital, July 2021

The following births were recorded in July at A.R. Gould Hospital.

A bitterly divided Caribou council will survey the public on the new police station

Caribou residents will now be allowed to weigh in on a $9.9 million design for a new police station at the November elections, but the process of approving the referendum has torn the city council in half.

Presque Isle family bands together to open boutique

Those who step inside The Stone Flower Boutique, one of Presque Isle's newest businesses, will not only meet owner Stacey Walton but also many of the youngest budding entrepreneurs in the family.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of September 23, 2021

100 Years Ago - Sept. 22, 1921 Hospital campaign -- Caribou will soon begin a great campaign to secure $50,000 for the Cary Hospital, for which the late Dr. Jefferson Cary left $118,000.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of September 23, 2021

75 Years Ago - Sept. 19, 1946 Former Presque Isle priest became the first native Maine Bishop -- Father Daniel J. Feeney, who was pastor of the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin at Presque Isle, was consecrated auxiliary Bishop of Portland.

Teach your children well

It is so important for young children to learn about being kind, having empathy and showing compassion for our four-legged friends. It starts at home and it should start at a very early age. Loving and carry for pets is a commitment for the life of the pet, not for a few weeks or months until the novelty of a new pet wears off.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of September 22, 2021

100 Years Ago - Sept. 22, 1921 Seventy-fourth year at Ricker -- The Ricker Classical Institute began last week its 74th year as one of the most successful schools in the state of Maine.

Timberwolves ribbon cutting

Timberwolves BBQ in Mars Hill recently joined the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce and participated in a ribbon cutting.

Houlton Elementary School receives donations from local groups

Houlton Elementary School received generation donations from two local organizations -- Monument Lodge No. 96 and Houlton Elks Lodge No. 835 -- at the start of the school year.

With students back in class, UScellular to fund academic and athletic youth organizations through Community Connections program

As Maine welcomes students back to in-person classes and learning, athletic teams, afterschool STEM programs and organizations are looking for ways to continue their respective programming.

Let’s Go! recognizes 68 sites in Aroostook County for helping to create healthy environments

Let’s Go! Aroostook, a program of Aroostook County Action Program, announced that they now have, four out-of-school programs, 29 early care and education programs, and five school programs across Aroostook County that are being recognized for creating places in which unhealthy food choices, sugar drinks and screen time are limited, and physical activity is encouraged.

New York Times best-selling author to serve as next Libra Distinguished Lecture Series speaker

The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present New York Times best-selling author Kate Braestrup as the first speaker in its 2021-2022 Libra Distinguished Lecture Series on Friday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Campus Center.

Snowmobile Club fundraiser scheduled

The Chapman Ridge Runners Snowmobile and ATV Club will hold a Yard and Craft Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1 and 2. They have a huge amount of items with fantastic prices to help everyone out financially with the COVID-19 crisis.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of September 22, 2021

A few weeks ago, we received a phone call from a lady who had just trapped a kitten. When we arrived to get it we noticed that she had an injury to her hind end and to make matters worse she had maggots eating away at her flesh. The kitten was also feral.

Presque Isle’s enterprising businesswomen

In celebration of American Business Women’s Day on Sept. 22, Presque Isle Historical Society takes a look back at some of the unusual groundbreaking women from the community’s past.

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