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Caribou area children create Virtual Stations of the Cross on YouTube

Parishes often include the Stations of the Cross in their Lenten observances because it is a season in which we are called to deeper prayer and reflection on Christ’s Passion and death.

Visiting vet and team care for 180 felines at Caribou clinic

Dr. Beth Sperry and her medical team from the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland tended to 180 cats in four days during a free spay/neuter clinic in Caribou in February.

Wintergreen to feature Presque Isle artist in March

Wintergreen Arts Center is hosting the work of artist Alexandra Michaud during the month of March. An Opening Reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 5, at Wintergreen’s new space at the Aroostook Centre Mall.

Northern Lighthouse launches case management program for homeless youth

Northern Lighthouse, LLC, a provider of mental and behavioral health services in Aroostook County, hopes to expand its direct outreach to local youth who are experiencing homelessness through a new case management program.

Presque Isle vaccine clinic for March 2 has openings for those 70 and older

The Community COVID Vaccination Clinic that Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital has scheduled for next Tuesday, March 2, still has openings for more than 300 people age 70 or older.

Physician says vaccine could bring County closer to normalcy by late spring

Following a month of public vaccination clinics, Jay Reynolds, family medicine physician at Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital, said if enough people in central Aroostook receive their second COVID-19 shots in the coming months, the region could see some return to normalcy by the end of May.

Local Housing Authorities receive federal funding for capital improvements

Three Housing Authorities in Aroostook County have received funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to continue capital improvement projects this year.

Hundreds turn out for Catholic Charities food giveaway in Houlton

Cars were backed up onto Military Street in Houlton on the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 24, causing traffic jams as people sought the perishable food items being given out at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of February 22, 2021

75 Years Ago - Feb. 21, 1946 Whittaker promoted to captain -- Former Lieut. C. W. Whittaker, the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Whittaker of this city, married to the former Margaret Dickinson of Washburn, stationed in Manila with the 360th Station Hospital, was promoted to the rank of Captain.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of February 22, 2021

100 Years Ago - Feb. 24, 1921 Looking to set up shop -- Frank Johnson of Caribou was a business caller who was in town a few days this past week, looking over the site for a barbershop, also calling on his brothers, Lewis and George Johnson.

Houlton area From our Files – February 22, 2021

100 Years Ago - Feb. 24, 1921 Nice catch -- Emmons Robinson recently made a nice catch of pickerel at Nickerson Lake and brought home 8 fine fish weighing 14 pounds.

The County Crossword Puzzle for Feb. 24, 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.

Class to help older people manage chronic pain

Aroostook Agency on Aging, in partnership with Healthy Living for ME, will offer a free workshop to help individuals with a wide range of chronic pain conditions.

Fun Run is alternative to Can-Am Crown

Like most activities in the country the Can Am Crown International Sled Dog Races for 2021 were cancelled by COVID-19, but now the organization has come up with a virtual race to take the edge off for organizers and mushers until they can run again for real in 2022.

Application deadline nears for Allagash Waterway visiting artist post |

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has announced its application deadline for the Allagash Wilderness Waterway Visiting Artist Program is Feb. 28.

Houlton Regional surpasses 1,600 vaccinations, Pfizer vaccine on the way

The campaign to vaccinate the residents of southern Aroostook County against COVID-19 is well underway, with additional reinforcements in the form of another FDA-approved vaccine lying in wait.

Houlton Police Department announces retirement of longtime dispatcher

After serving more than 44 years in public safety, a Houlton Police Department officer is hanging up his uniform in retirement.

Former teacher reflects on a century of Aroostook County experiences

Rachel Burden, a resident of Leisure Village in Presque Isle, celebrated her 100th birthday on Feb. 18 by doing what she loves best -- spending time with family and sharing stories that span from her childhood to her post-retirement days as a locally published writer.

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