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Houlton, Presque Isle McDonald’s unveils reading corners for youngsters

In an effort to foster more interaction between parents and children, three McDonald’s restaurants in northern Maine have opened reading corners in their establishments.

Caribou man sentenced to 7 years in prison for downloading, sharing child pornography

A Caribou man was sentenced Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Bangor to seven years in federal prison for possessing child pornography.

Ag Museum plans annual membership supper

The Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum will host its annual membership supper of roast beef on Saturday, Jan. 19, at 4:30 p.m. With a paid membership, one’s meal is free or otherwise it is $9.

Rash of snowmobile crashes prompts call for riders to slow down, use caution

Maine game wardens were busy responding to a number of serious snowmobile accidents last weekend, and with substantial snow in the forecast for the coming days, wardens say focusing on snowmobile safety makes a lot of sense as more sledders will be hitting the trails.

Weather service warns of potential for snow squalls

National Weather Service forecasters warn residents of northern Maine of the potential for dangerous snow squalls Wednesday afternoon into early evening, including during the evening commute.

Hodgdon man charged in connection with motorcycle theft

Aroostook County sheriff’s deputies arrested a Hodgdon man Dec. 12, following an investigation into a stolen motorcycle. The sheriff’s office did not release the details about the arrest until Jan. 15.

Maine road projects face long delays without federal budget in place

State transportation officials say that as the budget impasse continues in Washington, there is growing uncertainty around hundreds of millions of dollars in contracted projects that provide thousands of jobs in Maine.

Zippel Elementary students participate in fitness testing

Zippel Elementary School students in grades 3-5 participate in physical fitness testing during physical education classes every fall under teacher Monica Bearden.

Aroostook Agency on Aging lands $20,000 for new office

With a $20,000 donation from Katahdin Trust Company, the Aroostook Agency on Aging is on its way toward meeting fundraising goals for its new Aging and Disability Resource Center.

Caribou Criminal Docket, September 2018

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse during September 2018.

Presque Isle Criminal Docket, September 2018

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Presque Isle courthouse during the month of September.

Houlton Criminal Docket, September 2018

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal docket at the Houlton Courthouse during the month of September.

Flu affecting attendance at southern Aroostook school

A number of students at Southern Aroostook Community School were absent last week due to sickness and attendance remains sporadic this week after confirmed cases of Influenza A have been found among students.

SAD 70 menu – Week of January 16, 2019

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

SAD 29 menu – Week of January 16, 2019

Breakfast for all Schools 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 January 16, 2019

Breakfast Breakfast is served with milk.

RSU 50 menu – Week of January 16

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

Lions close out holidays

On Sunday, Jan. 6, the Mapleton Lions Club closed the area’s Christmas season as club members took down the Christmas lights on Mapleton’s Main Street.

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