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Agency on Aging offers online programs, events in February

Staying well allows us to live better lives. Through group classes, informational sessions and events, the Aroostook Agency on Aging staff and volunteers share topics and techniques that are intended to help all people age well.

Caribou officials hopeful for traditional summer events despite uncertainty

As the city of Caribou begins planning its most popular summer events, including Thursdays on Sweden Street, officials are hoping that the COVID-19 pandemic does not cause the level of disruptions they saw in 2020.

Annual Sled Run will return to raise funds for Aroostook Relay for Life

Though the event is still a couple of months away, organizers for the Aroostook County Sled Run are already encouraging local riders to join them in supporting Relay for Life.

New Sweden marks St. Lucia tradition

A tradition from old Sweden, going back to the fourth century, was celebrated on Dec. 13 at the New Sweden Historical Society on Saint Lucia Day.

Lights of Life tradition honors those touched by cancer

Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital has kicked off its 2021 Lights of Life campaign to support cancer care and honor cancer patients.

Vera Estey Victorian house tour acts as a gateway to the past

Those who visited the Vera Estey house over the weekend got a taste of what it was like for the financially affluent in Presque Isle during the Victorian era.

What’s Happening in the Houlton area – Week of December 8, 2021

Wednesday, Dec. 8 HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Houlton’s Festival of Trees smashes fundraising record

A new location, which was a considerable distance from Houlton Regional Hospital, did little to deter people from attending the Health Services Foundation’s Festival of Trees this year.

Caribou small businesses seeing uptick in holiday shoppers

Even with the local upsurge in COVID-19 cases, small business owners in Caribou have a reason to be optimistic: more people than last year are purchasing holiday gifts in person rather than relying solely on online shopping.

What’s Happening in the Presque Isle area – Week of December 8, 2021

Wednesday, Dec. 8 FORT FAIRFIELD: Senior commodity food distribution by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 2-2:30 p.m. at St. Denis Church parking lot, 143 Main St. FMI: 764-3396.

What’s Happening in the Caribou area – Week of December 8, 2021

Wednesday, Dec. 8 CARIBOU: Cloud Based Backup Solutions, 10-11 a.m. One-hour class to explore the most popular, free types of cloud-based backup platforms.

Limestone Christmas parade celebrates holiday season in style

The holiday spirit was in full swing Sunday evening, as Limestone held its annual Christmas Light Parade.

Festival of Trees makes its return to Presque Isle

The St. Apollonia Festival of Trees made its return to the Aroostook Centre Mall, after being canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Holiday light parade entries dazzle downtown Houlton to celebrate the season

The holiday season has begun in the Shiretown following Saturday’s arrival of Santa Claus to officially illuminate the town’s Christmas tree in Market Square.

What’s Happening in the Houlton area – Week of December 1, 2021

Wednesday, Dec. 1 HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

What’s Happening in the Caribou area – Week of December 1, 2021

Wednesday, Dec. 1 CARIBOU: Affected Others, 10 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: Sholton@amhc.org, rspencer@amhc.org or ralbert@amhc.org.

What’s Happening in the Presque Isle area – Week of December 1, 2021

Wednesday, Dec. 1 WASHBURN: A Matter of Balance with Aroostook Agency on Aging, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Washburn Recreation Center. Wednesdays and Fridays. FMI: Jane Hanson at 764-3396/1-800-439-1789 or visit www.healthylivingforme.org.

Crafters, customers come out in droves for annual Christmas Craft Fair in Houlton

Houlton’s Gentle Memorial Building was bustling with holiday cheer Friday, Nov. 26, as the 37th annual Holiday Craft Fair returned after a one-year hiatus.

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