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Aroostook League honors senior scholar athletes

The Aroostook League held its annual Senior Scholar Athlete Banquet in the Caribou High School cafeteria on Thursday, March 16. Those attending were welcomed by Evan Graves, Caribou High School athletic administrator, followed by a catered meal.

Kashian named to the Champlain College dean’s list

Michael Kashian of Caribou has been named to the Champlain College dean's list for the fall 2022 semester.

NMCC brings home gold from SkillsUSA Maine, earns spot at nationals in June

On Friday, March 17 six students from Northern Maine Community College competed at the SkillsUSA competition in Bangor against students throughout the state. NMCC’s team earned three gold medals and two silver, winning top honors in both welding and electrical.

Wintergreen to share the art of two Aroostook County artists in April

Wintergreen Arts Center is excited to share the art of two Aroostook County artists during the month of April. Beth Ann Cummings and Fallan Robertson will be opening their shows at Wintergreen on Friday, April 7, beginning at 6 p.m.

Pi contest raises $27,000 for MSSM

The Maine School of Science and Mathematics was the perfect place to celebrate Pi Day (March 14).

Anti-war demonstrations

To the editor: Twenty full years ago, on March 19, 2003, the United States invaded Iraq. Immediately thereafter [as well as before], anti war protests began throughout Maine. Our protest in Presque Isle has been continuous since then, in all weathers, through all these years. And we are tired.

Lending a hand

If you’ve done genealogy for years, you probably would enjoy helping other genealogists, but maybe you don’t know where to start. It’s easy when someone approaches you asking questions about your family, but are there other opportunities? Here’s a listing of a few. There are surely others so if you want to volunteer don’t be shy. Most groups are desperate for volunteers.

FCC grants seven new amateur radio operator license ot Caribou residents

Seven Caribou area residents passed the Federal Communications Commission licensing exam for their Amateur Radio Operators License on Tuesday night, March 21.

Coyote hunting aids deer population

I am not a big fan of coyotes. I am a believer in coyote hunting.

Cary Medical Center hires crisis services provider

Cary Medical Center is excited to announce the addition of James York, MHRT-CSP, to the emergency department team.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of March 22, 2023

115 Years Ago - Mar. 19, 1908 Growing in size -- The enlargement of the cloak department in Pattee & Co.’s dry goods store makes an improvement of a very noticeable nature, giving this large firm a much better, more desirable and lighter place to display the large line of cloaks carried. The room has been fitted up in a very handsome and convenient manner.

Agency on Aging gallery features PI photographer’s work in April

Aroostook Agency on Aging will exhibit the work of Presque Isle photographer Michael A. Gudreau in April as part of the Artists for Aging initiative. In addition to framed photographs, the artist will present several digital collections of his images as well as a display of film era cameras and accessories during an opening reception from 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 7.

County Commissioners endorse new legislation for I-95 expansion

The Aroostook County Commissioners have expressed public support for a proposed expansion of Interstate 95 to Fort Kent.

United Way of Aroostook funding applications available

Tony Lahey, president of the United Way of Aroostook Board of Directors, and Executive Director Sarah Duncan, have announced the application for United Way of Aroostook funding for 2023-24 is now available.

Czyzewski serves as next LDLS speaker

The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present Krzysztof Czyzewski, founder of the Polish-based Borderland Foundation of Arts, Cultures, and Nations, as the next speaker in its 2022-2023 Libra Distinguished Lecture Series on Wednesday, March 29 at 5 p.m. via Zoom.

Versant Power gives $5,000 to support Agency on Aging’s March for Meals

Versant Power recently awarded Aroostook Agency on Aging a $5,000 charitable donation to help meet the sharply increasing demand for home-delivered meal services to older persons in northern Maine.

UMFK students fall 2022 dean’s list

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is proud to announce the dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester. This list includes full- and part-time students.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of March 15, 2023

115 Years Ago - Mar. 12, 1908 New occupants -- The store recently occupied by Miss Evelyn Smith as a millinery store next door to the post office is being remodeled and will be occupied some time next month by the American Express Company.

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