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Maine State Police Troop F Report, April 20-26, 2020

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of April 20-26, 2020, including the following.

Fishing with Dad

I was twelve when my family moved into the lodge on the western shore of Umsaskis Lake. The lodge set up on a high bank overlooking the lake. My siblings and I would spend the next five summers exploring the outdoors there.

Shrine Clowns visit Valley to spread cheer

NorState Federal Credit Union’s Music in the Park 2020 invited the Anah Temple Shrine Clowns to come to the St. John Valley on Saturday, May 16, to bring cheer and laughter to elderly shut-ins in local nursing homes, assisted living facilities and around town for the young and young-at-heart.

AMHC recovery centers host County events

Roads to Recovery and Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope, substance use peer recovery service providers, are hosting several public events in May.

Agency on Aging offers programs on well-being

Aroostook Agency on Aging is launching two new programs intended to improve the physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being of older citizens.

Houlton shelter to host cat spay/neuter clinic

Halfway Home Pet Rescue in Caribou has partnered with the Houlton Humane Society shelter for a cat spay and neuter clinic on Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, in Houlton.

Aroostook CA$H Coalition to re-open tax prep services

The Aroostook CA$H Coalition, sponsored by The County Federal Credit Union, will begin Phase 2 of its free tax preparation services Tuesday, June 2.

Cary Medical Center transitions to in-house security force to enhance safety

Cary Medical Center has transitioned from a private security firm to an in-house security force, with the goal of enhancing patient and staff safety.

AMHC and Healthy You Highlight Mental Health Awareness Month in May

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. (AMHC) is pleased to participate in a series of community conversations with Healthy You, a program of Cary Medical Center in Caribou.

Caribou veteran honoring emergency personnel and health care workers

In honor of Memorial Day, a United States Navy veteran is paying tribute to other veterans, health care workers, firefighters and law enforcement by playing them a nightly tune.

Theriault earns Principal’s Award

Alya Theriault of Caribou, a senior at Caribou High School, has been selected to receive the 2020 Principal's Award, Principal Travis Barnes announced recently.

Caribou council discusses removal of up to date tax requirements for candidates and members

Caribou City Councilors discussed an ordinance on Monday that would remove up to date tax payment requirements for candidates and current members.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of May 18, 2020

115 Years Ago - May 24, 1905 Store -- On Monday this week the store of H.A. Edwards & Co. changed owners, the new proprietors being George Smith and Charles Bishop.

Pines welcomes new OB/GYN provider

Pines Health Services has announced that Dr. Justin Salerno has joined its team of obstetrics and gynecological care providers.

Community updates, week of May 20-26, 2020

Visit our websites, thecounty.me, fiddleheadfocus.com and bangordailynews.com, for continually updated information about coronavirus in The County and in Maine.

Stockholm nets $2,000 safety grant

Officials for the town of Stockholm recently announced that they have been awarded a safety enhancement grant by the Maine Municipal Association Workers Compensation Fund in the amount of $2,000.

Let’s rethink views of older Americans

Society must capitalize on the experience and judgment, gained through years of living, by this large segment of our population. Not to do so would be to miss out on a wealth of resources.

Celebratory month invites older Americans to make their mark

Around the nation, older adults make their marks every day as volunteers, employees, employers, parents, grandparents, mentors and advocates. They offer their time, talents, and experience to the benefit of our communities.

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