Health

1 year ago

Civic Academy connects advocates for aging issues to decision makers

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – Applications are now being accepted for the Aroostook Civic Academy, a volunteer-driven initiative launched several years ago by the Aroostook Agency on Aging. The Agency is convening the fourth cohort of its innovative Civic Academy program, a six-week  class designed to build the skills necessary to advocate for change in your […]

1 year ago

MSSM students raise money for Pink Aroostook

CARIBOU, Maine — Maine School of Science and Mathematics soccer captains, along with Director of Residential Life Cyndi Trapnell and Executive Director Rob Constantine, presented a check to Pink Aroostook. In honor of Breast Cancer Month in October, MSSM soccer teams decided to make an impact in the community by raising money for Pink Aroostook, […]

1 year ago

Births

HOULTON, Maine — The following births were recently announced at Houlton Regional Hospital: Oliver Kaiga James to Jocelyn Haney and Brandon Gove of Houlton on January 23, 2025. Jaspyn Lee Michael to Alexis Collett and Austin Hillman of Houlton on February 3, 2025. Jaeden Williams to Erika Russell and Evan Tapley of Patten on February […]

1 year ago

Gerontologist urges individuals, families to plan ahead for ‘driving retirement’

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Driving one’s own vehicle holds special meaning and utility in our society. This can be especially true in rural Aroostook County where access to non-driving alternatives is challenging. Yet, as difficult as the reality can be, changes in health and function may necessitate retirement from driving. For those concerned about aging […]

1 year ago

AR Gould Hospital brings back a fun snowman tradition with a twist

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Many in the community may have fond memories of the gigantic snowmen that have at times been built on the front lawn of Northern Light AR Gould Hospital in Presque Isle. The hospital is happy to bring back that tradition this year. “This was such a fun, morale-boosting project for our […]

1 year ago

Cary Medical Center births

The following births were recorded in January and February at Cary Medical Center in Caribou: THIBEAU- A girl, Blair Rose Thibeau, born to Connor and Jessica Thibeau of Fort Fairfield on January 3rd, 2025. MCLAUCHLAN- A girl, Meredith Lee McLauchlan, born to Mariah and Justin McLauchlan of Caribou on January 6th, 2025. CARON- A boy, […]