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Births at Houlton Regional Hospital, August 2019

The following births were recorded recently at Houlton Regional Hospital.

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Bartlett receives Aroostook Career and Technical Initiative

The Southern Aroostook Vocational Educators’ Association has established the Aroostook Career and Technical Initiative with the help of a $200 grant from the Maine Education Association. 

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Cooking with Susie Q – Week of August 26, 2019

This year seems to have been a good growing year for our garden. The cucumbers are abundant and pickles seem to be in my future. If you don’t have a garden, check out the farmers market or one of the many roadside stands locally.

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Border Patrol Explorer Recognized by Senator Collins

On Thursday, Aug. 8, Border Patrol Explorer in Charge Christopher “CJ” Violette was recognized by U.S. Senator Susan Collins for being named National Border Patrol Explorer of the Year. 

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Presque Isle business is all about pets on Aug. 24

Animal adoption opportunities, a pet supply drive and more are on tap from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, at Tractor Supply in Presque Isle.

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Weekly digital jigsaw ~ Micmac’s 25th annual Mawiomi of Tribes ~ Star-Herald

Dancers from Maine's Wabanaki tribes performed many traditional Native

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House of Comfort grant to boost accommodations

The directors of the Maine Community Foundation recently awarded a $7,165 grant to the Aroostook Hospice Foundation and the Aroostook House of Comfort to purchase various types of beds.

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Sherman speaks on Houlton Water Company operations

On Monday Aug. 12, the Houlton Rotarians were joined by Greg Sherman from the Houlton Water Company for their weekly luncheon.

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Maine joins three states on abuse reporting system

Dioceses in four New England states (Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont) have launched a third-party, independent system for individuals to report abuse by Catholic bishops. 

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County Boys win battle against Inglorious Batters for softball title

The Men’s Adult Softball League based out of Caribou wrapped up its season on Thursday, Aug. 16, with the County Boys battling it out against the Inglorious Batters for the 2019 Championship.