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Births at Cary Medical Center, February 2021

The following births were recently announced at Cary Medical Center during February.

Houlton nursing home remains closed to visitors as more employees test positive for COVID-19

A Houlton nursing home that closed its doors to visitors last week after one employee tested positive for COVID-19 will remain closed for the time being as four more employees may also have contracted the virus.

Littleton second-grader sets school fundraising record for American Heart Association

Sometimes when a youngster sets their sights on accomplishing a goal, miraculous things happen.

New Sweden Midsommar festival to go virtual this year

New Sweden’s annual Midsommar festival, which highlights Swedish traditions, and Hundrafemtio (150th anniversary) celebrations are once again placed on hold this year due to uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Linneus youth receives Make-a-Wish surprise visit

A Linneus youth received a special visit from his local fire department March 20 as part of the Make-a-Wish program.

ACAP expands childcare openings

The Aroostook County Action Program childcare program expansion has made space for 24 more children in Presque Isle.

Caribou VFW holding month-long bike raffle

The Caribou VFW is hosting a free spring bike raffle for the duration of March in which one boy and one girl in three age groups (0-7, 8-12, and 13-17) will be given a free bike and helmet.

Limestone holds Winter Fun Day

Families in the Limestone area came out to Albert Michaud Park for the town’s annual “Winter Fun Day” event, where they enjoyed activities including ice skating, sliding, snowshoe races and hot dog roasts.

Limestone planning ‘Winter Fun Day’

Ice skating, snowshoeing, music, hot dog roasting, painting and even a bonfire will be offered at Limestone’s Winter Fun Day event on Feb. 27.

Mother hopes to honor son’s memory through community bike raffle

On a warm summer day in July 2016, then 13-year-old Jacob Williams woke up to find Fort Fairfield Police Chief Shawn Newell ready to take him on a surprise trip to the police station.

Birth at Northern Maine Medical Center – January, 2021

The following birth was recently announced at Northern Maine Medical Center.

Caribou and Presque Isle Inn owner loses long battle with illness

Kevin Simmons, who owned the Caribou and Presque Isle Inn and Convention Centers, lost a 15-year-long battle to illness on Jan. 16.

Pandemic-related concerns lead to cancellation of Winter Family Fun Day

In the past 24 years that Aroostook State Park has offered its annual Winter Family Fun Day, park manager Scott Thompson and his staff have only canceled the event twice.

Boys and Girls Club looking to expand services with new community space

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit Aroostook County, the Boys and Girls Club of Presque Isle knew that it would need a larger space to help area youth and families access services, activities and community togetherness.

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

The following births were recently announced at Houlton Regional Hospital:

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.

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

The following births were recently announced at Houlton Regional Hospital:

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