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United airline cuts local flights

Officials with the City of Presque Isle announced that United Airlines has reduced its service in all areas, including at the Presque Isle International Airport.

Maine Potato Board Visits Washington, D.C.

Several members of the Maine Potato Board recently met with U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, while in Washington, D.C., for the National Potato Council Fly-In annual meeting.

Bradbury earns Principal’s Award

Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School Principal, Dr. Kay York, has announced senior Brayden Bradbury of Bridgewater is the recipient of the 2020 Principal’s Award.

Caribou company gives to hospital cancer fund

The United Insurance Agency in Caribou recently presented the Jefferson Cary Foundation with a donation in support of the foundation’s 2019 Annual Appeal fundraising campaign.

Cooking with Susie Q – Week of March 30

I would ask that you not panic buy at your local stores this week. Just buy what you need. Companies are still making these products and trucks are still delivering these products. The shortage you perceive, is the shortage that is being created by “panic buying.”

Auxiliary presents $1,000 scholarship

Riley Elizabeth McNeal of Caribou was recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Cary Medical Center Auxiliary.

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.

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