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AR Gould Hospital expands COVID-19 vaccine opportunities to more locations and broader hours

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital is continuing to adapt COVID-19 vaccine opportunities to make getting a vaccine as convenient as possible for community members.

The County Crossword Puzzle for June 16, 2021

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.

5 generations

Five generations of the Brewer family gathered in Houlton recently.

Houlton Regional Hospital births May, 2021

The following births were recently announced at Houlton Regional Hospital:

What’s Happening in the Houlton area – Week of June 14, 2021

Wednesday, June 16 HOULTON: Free workshop Essentials of College Planning, Houlton Higher Education Center, 18 Military St., 9, 10 and 11 a.m., 12, 1 and 2 p.m. To register or FMI, call 1 (800) 281-3703 or visit meoc.maine.edu.

What’s Happening in the Caribou area – Week of June 14, 2021

Wednesday, June 16 CARIBOU: Affected Other check-in, 10 a.m. at Roads to Recovery, 1 Water St. FMI: sholton@amhc.org, KaytlynRobbins@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

What’s Happening in the Presque Isle area – Week of June 14, 2021

Wednesday, June 16 ONLINE: Savvy Caregiver, free Zoom class offered by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 6-8 p.m. For family caregivers. Call 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 to pre-register and receive a link.

Red Cross plans local blood drives

The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise and deplete the nation’s blood inventory.

Drive-thru vaccine clinic to be held at Houlton Middle-High School

Residents in the Houlton area who have yet to receive a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine will have a chance to do so without having to go into Houlton Regional Hospital -- or even leaving their cars.

McGill’s Community Band ramping up for new season

The band will play on as McGill’s Community Band is currently busy rehearsing for what is hoped to be a music-filled summer.

U.S. Navy veteran is one of Caribou’s biggest supporters

Joseph Bouchard always has and always will love Aroostook County. He grew up in Caribou as the oldest of eight brothers and sisters, with a 24-year gap between Joe and the youngest.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of June 7, 2021

100 Years Ago - June 8, 1921 School newspaper -- “The Archurus,” the paper published annually by the students of Caribou High School, will be issued next week. It will contain many well written articles by students. Every family in town should have a copy for references.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of June 7, 2021

75 Years Ago - June 6, 1946 Croix de Guerre with bronze star -- Wilfred Saucier of Blake Street received the Croix de Guerre with Bronze Star from the French government for exceptional services of war rendered during operations of the liberation of France.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of June 7, 2021

100 Years Ago - June 8, 1921 New auto inspector -- Maurice Elliot has been appointed Automobile Inspector for this part of the state. Violators of the auto laws will be first given a warning and after that the laws will be enforced to the letter.

The County Crossword Puzzle for June 9, 2021

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.

Veteran twins celebrate 96th birthday

Twin brother Robert (right) and Richard Butler celebrated their 96th birthday May 24 with a trip to Bangor.

What’s Happening in the Houlton area – Week of June 9, 2021

Wednesday, June 9 HOULTON: Aroostook Charitable Dental Care Days at Rollerama, 494 North St. Free screenings, basic treatment for those without dental care. All ages. Call FMI and appointments: 667-6789.

What’s Happening in the Presque Isle area – Week of June 9, 2021

Wednesday, June 9 ONLINE: Savvy Caregiver, free Zoom class offered by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 6-8 p.m. For family caregivers. Call 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 to pre-register and receive a link.

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