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1 month ago

The County Crossword for Aug. 28, 2024

You can complete this crossword puzzle online.  Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue. 

1 month ago

TD Bank Golf Tournament raises $14,851 for NMCC Foundation

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The 17th annual TD Bank Golf Tournament to benefit the NMCC Foundation took place on August 15 at the Presque Isle Country Club. This year’s event raised $14,851 to support students at Northern Maine Community College, drawing the largest number of teams since 2019. A total of 21 teams, comprising 88 […]

1 month ago

The County Federal Credit Union hires new CFO

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The County Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Tony Lahey has been hired as the new chief financial officer, effective immediately. Lahey grew up in Caribou and attended the University of Maine at Presque Isle, where he earned a double major in accounting and business administration. He began his […]

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Open house and ‘Community Education Fair’ at Limestone Community School

LIMESTONE, Maine – The new year at the community school started with a lot of excitement the night of August 22 as the annual open house was held in conjunction with a “Community Educational Fair” sponsored by Limestone Community School, the Dawn F. Barnes Elementary School in Caswell and the Limestone Rotary Club. About 325 […]

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County partnership receives federal grant to strengthen rural healthcare system

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The Aroostook County Health Improvement Partnership has been  awarded a 2-year, $100,000 Rural Health Network Development Planning Program grant from the Health Resources and Services  Administration. This funding will significantly enhance the partnership’s ongoing efforts to  improve county-wide systems planning and coordination among its member organizations. In 2023, with support from […]

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Washburn painter featured at Agency on Aging in September

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – A Washburn artist will show some of her works at Aroostook Agency on Aging during the month of September. Lila McCrum’s month-long Artists for Aging exhibit opens Friday, September 6 in time for  Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk which brings together events from various venues including  Wintergreen Arts Center, Ignite […]

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Katahdin Trust Company announces donation to Tekαkαpimək Contact Station atKatahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

PATTEN, Maine – Katahdin Trust Company, a community bank headquartered in northern Maine, is pleased to announce a significant contribution to the Tekαkαpimək Contact Station, a new facility at the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. This new facility will greatly support the growing recreation economy in the Katahdin region. The construction of Tekαkαpimək has […]

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Agency on Aging opening Access Points across County

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook Agency on Aging is holding a series of opening celebrations at Access Point locations throughout northern Maine, marking a significant step in ensuring that older  adults in rural communities have better access to essential programs and services. Working in Maine’s geographically largest county, the service organization faces unique challenges […]

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The County Federal Credit Union awards scholarships

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine —The County Federal Credit Union awards scholarships to nine graduates who will further their education in the 2024-25 academic year. For over 26 years, The County has awarded nearly $160,000 in scholarship money to local students. Amelia Bate graduated from Easton High School and will attend the University of Maine at Orono […]