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County women expand herbal tea business with new ventures

When Jan Grieco retired from teaching two years ago, she began to experiment with making herbal teas at her home in Perham, unaware that her hobby would soon turn into a full-fledged business.

Recovery walk and picnic mark one-year milestone for recovery center

The road to recovery can be a long and winding path for those dealing with addiction. Thankfully, the Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope (ARCH) is available to assist those in recovery, offering a wide variety of services and support.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of September 16, 2020

100 Years Ago - Sept. 22, 1920 59th Annual meeting — Every weekly paper in Aroostook County was represented at the 59th annual meeting of the Maine Press Assn. held in Bangor at which time Chas. H. Fogg was reelected president for the ensuing year.

The County Crossword Puzzle for Sept. 16, 2020

You can complete this crossword puzzle online. Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of September 14, 2020

75 Years Ago - Sept. 20, 1945 Air Medal -- F. Joseph Crock, aviation radioman, second class, USNR, of Presque Isle, received the Air Medal for “distinguishing himself by meritorious acts in serial flight.” The award, made by Vice Admiral D. E. Barbery, USN, was presented by Rear Admiral Frank D. Wagner, Commander, Aircraft, 7th Fleet.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of September 14, 2020

115 Years Ago - July , 1905 Railroad worker - - Archie Campbell, who has been working at Stockton Springs on the new railroad, is spending a few days at his home in Caribou.

Weekly digital jigsaw – Pond – August 26, 2020

The Caribou Parks and Recreation Department is planning to repair the Collins Pond dam and install a fishway after federal officials survey and create potential designs for the structure.

Free community flu shot clinics planned in October

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Light AR Gould Hospital will be offering a series of free drive up flu shot clinics for adults in October. A free pediatric flu shot clinic for children ages six months to 18 years old is also planned.

Katahdin Valley Health Center receives grant

The Katahdin Valley Health Center is one of 18 health centers throughout the state to receive federal funds in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

New life for Putnam Hardware wagon

Volunteers have restored the Putnam Hardware Wagon donated to the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum.

Cemetery cancels POW/MIA event

The Prisoner of War/Missing in Action remembrance ceremony scheduled on Friday, Sept. 18, at the Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery in Caribou has been canceled.

Births at Cary Medical Center, July and August 2020

The following births were recently announced at Cary Medical Center.

Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope to host anniversary picnic event Saturday

The Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope (ARCH) in Houlton is celebrating National Recovery Month with a picnic event Saturday, Sept. 12, from noon to 2 p.m.

Wintergreen Arts officially opens for classes at Aroostook Centre Mall

The Wintergreen Arts Center officially reopened its doors at the Aroostook Centre Mall this past week, welcoming back preschool students for a new school year.

Weekly digital jigsaw — Groundhog – Week of September 7, 2020

A groundhog, pictured in Woodland on August 4, feasts on grass and plants.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of September 7, 2020

75 Years Ago - Sept. 13, 1945 Prize winner -- Mrs. James Huber, program director of the Presque Isle USO club, was awarded third prize in a nationwide contest for successful program ideas in Salvation Army USO clubs.

The County Crossword Puzzle Sept. 9, 2020

You can complete this crossword puzzle online. Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of September 7, 2020

115 Years Ago - Sept. 13, 1905 New Cattle -- Geo. H. Benn has purchased from E.L. Cleveland Company a beautiful herd of Hereford cattle.

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