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Katahdin Bankshares Corp. announces dividend

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), the parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, a community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, announced that it has declared a cash dividend of $0.138 per share for the second quarter of 2022.

Caribou, Stockholm residents approve $20.8 million budget for RSU 39

Residents of RSU 39 (Caribou and Stockholm) voted Wednesday to approve a budget of $20,826,248 for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

Future of Nylander Museum up for debate once again in Caribou

Prior to COVID-19, the Nylander Museum of Natural History had gone from barely seeing foot traffic to hosting educational events that attracted hundreds of community members.

UMaine Extension offers free tomato seedlings June 3–4

University of Maine Cooperative Extension Aroostook County will be giving away cherry tomato seedlings as part of the One Tomato Project at three locations from 9 a.m. to noon starting June 3 at University of Maine Fort Kent, 34 Armory Road, and the Houlton Higher Education Center, 18 Military Street, Houlton.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of May 18, 2022

115 Years Ago - May 16, 1907 A trip to Boston -- C.S. Patterson is on a week’s trip to Boston. His place as clerk at the Vaughan House is filled during his absence by George Calkins.

Aroostook River Fun Run brings the thrill of racing back to Presque Isle

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — More than 40 racers filled the river and roadways around Presque Isle on Saturday, thanks to the return of the Aroostook River Fun Run.

Baby formula shortage strengthens breastfeeding option

The national shortage of baby formula is creating anxiety for families and increasing the focus on the benefits of breastfeeding. Cary Medical Center’s Obstetrics Unit encourages new moms to breastfeed and had a 75 percent breastfeeding initiation rate in 2021.

Caribou to once again host Memorial Day parade

After several years, Caribou's Memorial Day parade will finally return to the city on Monday, May 30.

Agency on Aging offers online and in-person events in June

Staying well allows us to live better lives. Through group classes, informational sessions and events, the Aroostook Agency on Aging staff and volunteers share topics and techniques that are intended to help all people age well.

Northern Lighthouse, Inc. receives a $5,000 grant to support Safe Harbor Shelter

The Northern Lighthouse, Inc. recently received a $5,000 grant from Versant Power to support Safe Harbor Shelter, an all-inclusive emergency shelter for homeless youth ages 10-17 in Aroostook County.

Evening of Excellence honors NMCC students

Northern Maine Community College celebrated senior achievement during an Evening of Excellence on May 4 to honor students who exemplify the NMCC experience – both in and out of the classroom.

Presque Isle boys, Houlton/GHCA girls win Aroostook League crowns

Track and field athletes from throughout Aroostook County converged on Presque Isle Middle School for the Aroostook League Championships Friday, May 20.

Caribou to consider who handles hydrants

Caribou has been wrestling for years with whose official job it is to dig out fire hydrants in the winter.

Maine Mutual Group holds annual meeting

The annual meeting of Maine Mutual Group was held on April 13 at the company’s corporate headquarters in Presque Isle. Larry M. Shaw, president & chief executive officer announced, after a vote by policyholders present and by proxy, that the following directors were elected to a new three-year term: Samuel W. Collins, Jean M. Deighan and Larry M. Shaw.

Caribou High School announces Class of 2022 honor parts

Dr. Eric T. McGough is proud to announce the Caribou High School’s Class of 2022 valedictorian, salutatorian, and honor parts:

Fort Fairfield budget committee member resigns citing bullying

Public unrest over taxes in Fort Fairfield that began a year ago has led to the resignation of a member of the town’s new budget advisory committee.

County Commissioners give building improvement projects the OK

Two Aroostook County building improvement projects will move ahead, despite over-budget bids on both.

MECASA recognizes Page with Advancing the Mission Award

Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault announced the recipients of the 2022 MECASA Awards – given annually to people and organizations whose work has had a significant statewide impact on the services and policies that support survivors of sexual violence in Maine.

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