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For COVID vaccine recipients, clinics mark first steps toward return to normalcy

Like the hundreds of people who turned out for Presque Isle’s first series of COVID-19 vaccination clinics this week at Northern Maine Community College, Brenda Devoe of Washburn, 71, has dealt with her fair share of loneliness and isolation throughout the pandemic.

Bishop Deeley appointed as chairman of the Board for National Catholic Risk Retention Group

The National Catholic Risk Retention Group (National Catholic) has announced that Bishop Robert Deeley has been elected as its chairman of the board.

SAD 1 students, staff isolating after COVID-19 exposure

More than 30 students and staff members from Zippel Elementary School and Presque Isle High School are in isolation after people from both schools tested positive for COVID-19.

The County Crossword Puzzle for Jan. 27, 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.

Births at Houlton Regional Hospital – Nov. – Dec., 2020

The following births were recently announced at Houlton Regional Hospital:

Credit union donates coin sorter fees to benefit County activities departments

A year of waiting on spare change was well worth the wait for 11 County nursing care and assisted living facilities.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of January 25, 2021

100 Years Ago - Jan. 27, 1921 School nurse -- With the introduction of a registered school nurse in the public school in Houlton, this marks a step upward and it hopes to demonstrate the need for a regular school nurse to be added to the faculty.

Houlton civic center temporarily closes after positive COVID-19 case

The John A. Millar Civic Center in Houlton will be temporarily closed for at least 10 days after it was announced that a member of the Houlton Parks and Recreation Department has tested positive for COVID-19.

Presque Isle area nonprofit collects art supplies for children in foster care

Members of Aroostook Partners in the Arts have begun collecting and distributing bags of art supplies in hopes of giving children in foster care creative outlets to express themselves and connect with their new families.

Hospital begins community vaccination program

Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services have begun a COVID-19 community vaccination program. After completing vaccines for front-line hospital workers and other health care providers the hospital and Pines have started to schedule individuals 70 and over to get the first dose of the Moderna vaccine.

Volunteers make sure County pets don’t go hungry

Volunteers at Caribou’s Halfway Home Pet Rescue Free Pet Food Pantry recently distributed $2,567 worth of food, purchased from Sleeper’s, thanks to grant funding that not only helped animals, but gave the pet rescue a new mission.

Beloved Caribou daycare provider retires after 45 years

After opening her home to hundreds of neighborhood children in Caribou for the past four decades, creating lifelong memories and friendships, beloved daycare provider Mary Pike is retiring.

Births at Houlton Regional Hospital – Dec. 2020-Jan. 2021

The following births were recently announced at Houlton Regional Hospital:

The County Crossword Puzzle for January 20, 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.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of January 18, 2021

100 Years Ago - Jan. 20, 1921 New band -- Under the direction of Emmons Robinson, assisted by a committee from the Houlton Rotary Club, work on organizing the new Houlton Band is progressing well.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of January 18, 2021

100 Years Ago - Jan. 20, 1921 Food sale in Stockholm -- A food sale was held at the high school with a variety of homemade food including cakes, breads and candy. The proceeds will be used to purchase a piano for the school.

Tax help program gears up for February start

AARP’s Tax-Aide program, which offers tax assistance to the elderly, low-income and others who might need assistance, plans to open in Caribou by Feb. 16.

3 Aroostook County nursing homes recovering from COVID-19 outbreaks

Three Aroostook County nursing homes are recovering from COVID-19 outbreaks that took the lives of 14 residents.

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