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1 week ago

Shaw named Maine AHPERD Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year

EASTON, Maine — The Easton School Department is proud to announce that Bryan Shaw, Easton School Department’s physical education and health teacher, has been named the Maine Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year.  Shaw and his wife Stacy attended the annual Maine AHPERD awards ceremony held […]

1 week ago

A legacy of compassion: estate gift supports hospice care

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook Hospice Foundation is deeply honored to announce a $20,000 estate gift from the late Ricky Kenney, who passed at the Aroostook House of Comfort on May 14. Kenney experienced the compassionate care of the Aroostook House of Comfort firsthand, both through his loved ones and during his own hospice […]

2 weeks ago

Safe Step Program returns to help reduce accidental falls for seniors

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Rotary Club of Presque Isle is pleased to once again partner with several local retail sponsors, community public works departments and the Aroostook Agency on Aging to offer the fourth annual Safe Steps program. Through this effort, free 5-gallon buckets of sand/salt mix are provided to eligible older adults to […]

2 weeks ago

AR Gould nurse Nicole McCullough recognized with DAISY Award

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Nicole McCullough, RN, a nurse in Northern Light AR Gould Hospital’s Acute Rehabilitation inpatient unit, was presented a DAISY Award in honor of her outstanding patient care. McCullough was nominated for this honor by a patient who was in her care. “Her level of care at night is amazing,” shared the […]

2 weeks ago

Chamber welcomes new team

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting for the Northern Maine Pioneers Junior Hockey Team at The Forum in Presque Isle.

2 weeks ago

Pine Tree Legal Assistance attorney sworn in to Maine Bar

J-T Mullins of Pine Tree Legal Assistance was sworn in to the Maine Bar by the Hon. Andrew Mead, associate justice, Maine Supreme Court in Bangor on Oct. 15.  Mullins is a 2025 graduate of the University of Maine School of Law. Originally from East Lyme, Connecticut, he began working with Pine Tree Legal Assistance […]

3 weeks ago

AMHC announces Deschaine as new COO

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that Lori  Deschaine, LCSW, has been appointed chief operating officer. Deschaine has served AMHC in various roles, including therapist, clinical consultant and overseeing the accreditation of AMHC’s Children’s Advocacy Centers with the National Children’s Alliance. As COO, Deschaine will oversee AMHC’s day-to-day […]