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Danforth Summerfest goes ahead, despite distancing guidelines

Though COVID-19 may have limited the ways in which people can come together and celebrate, it wasn’t able to stop the town of Danforth from holding its annual Summerfest celebration, albeit in a much more limited manner.

Maine Veterans’ Services updates office protocols

In an effort to continue to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services will continue to serve the public by phone appointment, video appointments and a video intercom system with secure drop boxes for customers who wish to deliver documents in person.

Births at Cary Medical Center, June 2020

The following births were recently announced at Cary Medical Center for the month of June.

Births at A.R. Gould, June 2020

The following births were recorded at Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital in Presque Isle during June.

Caribou library releases list of latest donations

The Caribou Public Library has announced that the following books and monetary donations were presented to the library during the months of April to June 2020.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of July 27, 2020

100 Years Ago - Aus. 4, 1920 Returned to Houlton — John Chapman, who formerly worked for the Putnam Hardware Co., in the accounting department, leaving there to enter the U. S. service, has returned to Houlton and has entered the employ of B. S. Green as a salesman.

The County Crossword Puzzle July 29, 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 July 27, 2020

75 Years Ago - Aug. 2, 1945 Pfc. Trainar awarded good conduct medal -- Colonel James R. Gunn, Jr., commanding officer of Florence Army Air Field, announced the award of the Good Conduct Medal to Pfc. Arline L. Trainar of Presque Isle.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of July 27, 2020

115 Years Ago - Aug. 2, 1905 New Houses -- John W. Harmon has commenced work on two new houses he will erect this summer on Park Street.

Historical society to hold classic apron sale

Like many of its counterparts in other communities, it has been a difficult spring and summer for fundraising for the Island Falls Historical Society.

Maysville Museum is open to showcase Presque Isle’s past, with safety restrictions

For many in The County, museums are one of the best places for inexpensive, educational fun in the summertime. And despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Presque Isle Historical Society is happy to welcome patrons to the historical Maysville Museum.

Donations fund purchase of new critical care transport ambulance

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital has announced the arrival of its new critical care transport ambulance, which was completely funded by donations.

Second round of testing in Mars Hill is negative

No additional COVID-19 cases were detected in the second round of COVID-19 testing at Northern Light Continuing Care in Mars Hill, a result hospital officials say highlights the importance of personal protective gear.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of July 21, 2020

75 Years Ago - July 26, 1945 Inducted through local board No. 2 -- The list of registrants inducted through local board No. 2 were as follows:

The County Crossword Puzzle July 22, 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.

Births at Houlton Regional Hospital – June – July, 2020

The following births were recorded recently at Houlton Regional Hospital.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of July 21, 2020

115 Years Ago - July 26, 1905 Church -- The moving of the Methodist Parsonage was completed last week. The barn has also been moved and placed on the new parsonage grounds.

Webinar targets drug prevention for youth

The Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope, along with recovery community organizations statewide, are partnering with AdCare Educational Institute of Maine in Portland on a webinar on preparing adolescents for questions about substance use.

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