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Births at Houlton Regional Hospital – September & October, 2020

The following births were recently announced at Houlton Regional Hospital:

Share Maine holiday cheer, not pests

Invasive pests can hitchhike in or on wreaths and holiday plants destined for friends and families or they can hide in or on firewood brought from another state or Maine location to light a holiday fire.

AMHC seeks community feedback on opioid abuse

Aroostook Mental Health Services Inc. recently received a Health Resources Services Administration Rural Community Opioid Response Planning grant for $200,000, which aims to reduce the morbidity and mortality of substance use disorder, including opioid use disorder in Aroostook County.

First Baptist Church starts prayer box

During this difficult holiday season, the power of prayer is a tool many people who believe in it may turn to for guidance and support.

Nursing simulation center gives UMPI and UMFK students real-life experiences

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — On an average day in class, University of Maine at Presque Isle nursing students Rachel Stetson and Sarah Sutherland check patient vital signs and heart beats, ask patients how they are feeling and perform quick interventions during health emergencies.

Limestone Knights of Columbus receives Star Council Award

The Limestone Knights of Columbus recently received the Star Council Award, an honor given when a council reaches the requirements for three individual awards within a single fraternal year.

Houlton Regional Hospital’s ‘quenching’ of MRI machine creates smoky phenomenon

Workers at Houlton Regional Hospital witnessed an unusual sight on the afternoon of Monday, Nov. 16, as plumes of what looked to be white smoke started emitting out of the hospital’s Sigrid Tomkins Health Center near its entrance.

Dental association awards task force

The Maine Dental Association’s Re-Opening Task Force, a committee made up of a variety of dental professionals, has been recognized with the 2020 MDA President’s Award.

The County Crossword Puzzle for Nov. 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.

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

75 Years Ago - Nov. 22, 1945 Halloran named manager -- The Produce Dealers Supply Company announced that William Halloran was appointed manager of their Presque Isle office and warehouse. This company had been serving Aroostook County potato dealers and shippers for over thirty years.

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

100 Years Ago - Nov. 25, 1920 Barber shop -- The Dalton Barber Shop will move into the Thibodeau Block about the first of the month.

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

115 Years Ago - Nov. 22, 1905 Some fine skating -- Skating on the river above the dam has been exceptionally fine during the past week and hundreds have taken advantage of the smooth ice.

Maine Catholic churches temporarily change attendance capacity

In accordance with Gov. Janet Mills’ guidelines, Catholic churches in Maine will temporarily allow a maximum of 50 persons in attendance for indoor daily and Sunday Masses, no later than Monday, Nov. 16.

Border Patrol Family Network creates community for officers’ families

Members of the United States Customs and Border Patrol often find themselves transferred from location to location, oftentimes to vastly different parts of the country.

Caribou Public Library reduces fines if patrons donate food

The Caribou Public Library is accepting food donations for the entire month, with each donation reducing 10 cents from any late fees incurred before November.

Elks Lodge provides drive-thru dinners for Veterans Day

While the Houlton Elks Lodge has had to cancel many of its indoor events this year due to COVID-19, lodge members made sure they did something to honor America’s veterans.

Waterville native grew up with 13 siblings

Robert Ouellette grew up in Waterville, the youngest of 13 brothers and sisters. Nicknamed “Frenchie,” Bob left school before graduating to help support his large family. He worked in maintenance at an area grocery store and at a chemical plant in Farmington.

Houlton commemorates Veterans Day in Monument Park

Veterans from various branches of the United States military gathered at Houlton’s Monument Park on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in order to honor the many veterans both in Houlton and nationwide who have pledged their lives to protect their country.

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