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Three regional health centers receive $116,000 to battle COVID-19

Three local area health centers are among 18 throughout the state to share a combined $1,083,790 to increase their capabilities to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.

The County Crossword Puzzle for March 25, 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 March 25, 2020

Scout Floyd Wakefield of Ashland was presented with Scouting’s highest award to a boy at a Court of Honor held at the High School in Presque Isle.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of March 25, 2020

Stan Rose, a Houlton boy who for a number of years has been living in Machias, and who resigned as postmaster at that place, having returned to Houlton to reside, has accepted a position as salesman at the Anderson Shoe Store and has already entered upon his duties.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of March 25, 2020

In the fastest and roughest game yet played at Caribou this season, the Webbermen of Caribou High defeated the high flying Wildcats of Presque Isle 42-49 last Friday night. It was the first time Caribou beat Presque Isle since 1929, when Caribou won 31-14.

Libraries use technology to connect with community during shutdown

Libraries across central Aroostook County have closed their doors to the public in an effort to promote social distancing and prevent coronavirus spread. Amidst these changes, library staff members have found ways to connect with their patrons and continue offering community services.

County Faces: Marcie Barbarula of Mapleton

Marcie Barbarula has been the recreation director for the Town of Washburn for more than 20 years, spearheading countless programs to keep kids active in a department that is primarily a one-woman show.

Bishop suspends Masses, offers spiritual resources

With attention to the guidance from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and upon consideration of the size of the usual congregations, Bishop Robert P. Deeley is temporarily suspending all daily and Sunday Masses and religious services throughout the Diocese of Portland (covering the entire state of Maine), effective immediately.

Wintergreen gets creative to offer art lessons and maintain social distancing

Wintergreen Arts Center has temporarily postponed its Creative Preschool and After-School Arts classes, but has turned to online technology to stay connected with students and parents.

Aroostook Shrine Club postpones popular Spring Basket Feztival until May

After a highly successful first event last year, the Aroostook Shrine Club’s Spring Basket Feztival will return for an extended weekend of activities -- althought it's being postponed from March to the end of May.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of March 16, 2020

115 Years Ago - March 22, 1905 Hotel fire -- It is reported that the Van Buren Hotel was badly damaged by a fire Monday.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of March 16, 2020

75 Years Ago - March 22, 1945 Weaver promoted -- Ralph O. Weaver, Jr., son of Mrs. Arline L. Weaver of Presque Isle, was promoted to first lieutenant at Camp Anza, Calif., where he was serving with the Transportation Corps.

Weekly digital jigsaw – Moose — Houlton Pioneer Times

A moose at rest.

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

100 Years Ago - Mar. 24, 1920 Main Street block sold — The second important transfer that has taken place in the last few days was Monday when T. V. Holdaway and Ray L. Young purchased from John A. Tenney the McLeod store, so called, and this too is a valuable piece of property.

The County Crossword Puzzle 2 for March 18, 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.

Aroostook Agency on Aging changes service delivery in response to coronavirus threat

In response to an immediate and expanding public health threat from Coronavirus (COVID-19) locally and beyond, the Aroostook Area Agency on Aging has enacted a response plan.

NMCC instructor presents history lesson on Maine’s journey to statehood

Despite a winter weather advisory and concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, a small group of people gathered at Northern Maine Community College’s library on Friday to kick off local celebrations of Maine’s bicentennial.

United Way of Aroostook postpones Northern Star event due to COVID-19 concerns

This weekend’s Northern Star singing events slated for Fort Kent, Presque Isle and Houlton have been postponed due to new concerns about the coronavirus.

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