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Mitchell earns Principal’s Award

Ryan Mitchell, a senior at Greater Houlton Christian Academy, has been selected to receive the 2023 Principal’s Award.

Brooks receives Principal’s Award

Jonathan Porter, principal at Southern Aroostook Community School, has announced that Jennah Brooks of Island Falls, a senior, has been selected to receive the 2023 Principal’s Award.

Pi contest raises $27,000 for MSSM

The Maine School of Science and Mathematics was the perfect place to celebrate Pi Day (March 14).

Anti-war demonstrations

To the editor: Twenty full years ago, on March 19, 2003, the United States invaded Iraq. Immediately thereafter [as well as before], anti war protests began throughout Maine. Our protest in Presque Isle has been continuous since then, in all weathers, through all these years. And we are tired.

Celebrating Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month. The roots of this celebratory week date back to 1909, when a group of what we might today call “influencers” met on Feb. 28.

Spring thaw and posted roads

Warming temperatures are a welcome relief for many Maine residents. However, they also signal the start of road postings across The County.

Local students reap state SkillsUSA championships

Region Two has announced the outstanding achievements of local students at the state championships of SkillsUSA, held recently in Bangor.

Chocolate or stuffed?

This time of year, we always try to do a simple reminder as there are thoughts of Easter eggs and especially Easter bunnies. What is the best decision for your family -- a real bunny, stuffed bunny or, better yet, a chocolate bunny?

Spring breakfast will aid groomer fund

The Chapman Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club will hold a fundraiser to add needed funds to the trail groomer fund.

Houlton players earn awards at hockey banquet

The Houlton hockey team and individual players were recognized at the Class B North High School Ice Hockey Awards Banquet, held March 19 at the Morgan Hill Event Center in Hermon.

City Council proclaims April as Presque Isle Historical Society Month

At the March 1 Presque Isle City Council meeting, the Council issued a proclamation honoring Presque Isle Historical Society’s 60th anniversary in 2023 by declaring April as Presque Isle Historical Society Month.

FCC grants seven new amateur radio operator license ot Caribou residents

Seven Caribou area residents passed the Federal Communications Commission licensing exam for their Amateur Radio Operators License on Tuesday night, March 21.

Coyote hunting aids deer population

I am not a big fan of coyotes. I am a believer in coyote hunting.

Pierce receives MPA Principal’s Award

Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School Principal Dr. Kay York is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2023 Principal's Award, Frankie Pierce.

Cochran receives MPA Principal’s Award

Jenna Cochran, a senior at Easton Jr/Sr High School, has been selected to receive the 2023 Principal’s Award, Principal Laura Hunter announced at a schoolwide assembly.

Houlton gala packs the house for annual awards, fundraiser and meeting

Each year, for more than 30 years, the chamber combines its annual membership meeting with a fundraising gala and community awards ceremony. And for 13 of those years, Chamber Executive Director Jane Torres, other board members and volunteers have been cooking the gala dinner on their own.

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine student Rekem celebrates a successful Match Day

Among the students who matched was Ashley Rekem of Westfield, who matched into psychiatry at U Rochester/Strong Memorial-NY.

Cary Medical Center hires crisis services provider

Cary Medical Center is excited to announce the addition of James York, MHRT-CSP, to the emergency department team.

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