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Presque Isle closing number of public buildings until April 8

The city of Presque Isle announced that it would be closing a number of its buildings to the public in response to Gov. Janet Mills’ executive order on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cowger receives East Grand MPA award

Jordyn Cowger, a senior at East Grand School, has been selected to receive the 2020 Principal’s Award for her school.

Solid waste corporation enacts new protections

Aroostook Waste Solutions announced March 24 that they would initiate additional protective measures, including requiring landfill customers to remain in their vehicles when conducting transactions at the sites.

Three regional health centers receive $116,000 to battle COVID-19

Three local area health centers are among 18 throughout the state to share a combined $1,083,790 to increase their capabilities to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.

REAL ID to become mandatory this fall

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has recently begun a public awareness campaign to remind those who travel that beginning Oct. 1, 2020, a REAL ID-compliant license or other form of acceptable identification will be required to fly within the U.S.

County producers join food pick-up directory

Several Aroostook County agricultural producers have joined an effort by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension to offer consumers safe methods to obtain their products.

County Faces: Warren and Joan Harvey of Fort Kent

The couple that plays together also brings much happiness to others, in the case of Warren and Joan Harvey.

Castle Hill holds annual town hall meeting

Castle Hill held a municipal election and its annual town hall on March 17, deciding several budget matters and electing a new selectperson and town assessor

Caribou looking to help businesses affected by COVID-19

With recent state and federal orders to close non-essential businesses and limiting access to others, Caribou City Council discussed offering assistance to local businesses as they struggle to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Washburn holds municipal election and indefinitely postpones town meeting

Washburn held a municipal election on March 16, electing residents to the town council, school board and water and sewer district.

Local schools extend remote learning period

Most school districts announced Friday, March 20, that they were extending their closures due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Caribou officials discuss impact of new leave policy

Officials in Caribou are discussing how to implement the new law that would require municipalities to provide additional emergency sick leave during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bright planet shines in Mapleton

Mapleton resident Peggy Gudreau was determined to shine a bright light on the work of the Caring Area Neighbors for Cancer Education and Recovery, which had to cancel the annual Planet Head Day fundraiser at the University of Maine at Presque Isle due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of March 25, 2020

Scout Floyd Wakefield of Ashland was presented with Scouting’s highest award to a boy at a Court of Honor held at the High School in Presque Isle.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of March 25, 2020

Stan Rose, a Houlton boy who for a number of years has been living in Machias, and who resigned as postmaster at that place, having returned to Houlton to reside, has accepted a position as salesman at the Anderson Shoe Store and has already entered upon his duties.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of March 25, 2020

In the fastest and roughest game yet played at Caribou this season, the Webbermen of Caribou High defeated the high flying Wildcats of Presque Isle 42-49 last Friday night. It was the first time Caribou beat Presque Isle since 1929, when Caribou won 31-14.

Aroostook EMA director urges Caribou to take COVID-19 virus seriously

Aroostook County Emergency Management Agency Director Darren Woods urged city officials to take coronavirus seriously and minimize its impact in the County in an email read during a March 23 Caribou City Council meeting.

Southern Aroostook Community School receives state grant for new lift

Southern Aroostook Community School will be able to replace a 20-year-old lift at its school this summer thanks to a state loan.

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