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1 month ago

Curious coincidence punctuates banner year for births at Cary Medical Center

CARIBOU, Maine — As we look forward to 2026, it is a good time to reflect on an  unforgettable past year. Cary Medical Center celebrated an extraordinary 2025 in its maternity unit, helping bring 228 babies into the world in our clean, caring and comfortable environment. This represents the third highest total of babies delivered at the […]

2 months ago

New insight into DNA

For years we’ve been told that MtDNA (maternal DNA) is passed from mother to children, both male and female, but only daughters pass it on to their own children.

2 months ago

Cary Medical Center & Pines Health Services welcome first baby of 2026

CARIBOU, Maine — Cary Medical Center is pleased to announce its 2026 New Year’s Baby, Thomas Alexander Deabay, born to parents Bridget and Lane Deabay of Ashland. Thomas made his entrance on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at 11:11 p.m., weighing 8 pounds, 5 ounces and measuring 21.5 inches long. He was delivered by Kim Martin, […]

2 months ago

Presque Isle Elks to host 20th annual Elks Family Christmas Day Dinner

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Presque Isle Elks, Lodge #1954, will again on Christmas Day at 11:30 a.m. host the Elks Family Christmas Dinner at the Elks Lodge located at 508 Main St. “Anyone who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day is invited to join the Elks family for a five-course Christmas Dinner on Christmas […]

2 months ago

UMPI hosts a Trent’s Tree for second year

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — For a second year, the University of Maine at Presque Isle will host a Trent’s Tree in its Campus Center as part of a statewide initiative created for those who are coping with grief and loss during the holidays. This interactive holiday project was created by the Maine-based nonprofit Stay; For […]