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Maine CDC investigating Madigan Estates for COVID-19 outbreak

After previously expressing hopes that Madigan Estates could open back up to the public, the Maine Center for Disease Control said Tuesday it is investigating the retirement community for an outbreak of COVID-19.

Presque Isle to add more green space to city landscape

There might just be more room to play outdoors in Presque Isle, if the Maine Public Utility Commission approves an offer from the city for 300 acres of public utility district land.

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.

Madigan Estates staff member tests positive for COVID-19, but no outbreak likely

The Madigan Estates nursing home closed its doors to indoor visitation starting Tuesday, April 6, although Madigan administrator Jim Brown said the facility could resume visitations next week if all goes well.

Upcoming canoe, kayak race among Caribou rec’s many spring offerings

The snow is melting away, days are getting longer, and the Caribou Parks and Recreation Department is offering several spring programs, including an upcoming canoe and kayak race on May 15.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of April 5, 2021

75 Years Ago - April 4, 1946 Harley Welch heads Agricultural Association -- Harley Welch was elected president of the Maine Federation of Agricultural Associations at the annual meeting March 27, held in conjunction with Farm and Home Week.

Cary Medical Center has administered more than 4,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Cary Medical Center has administered 4,195 doses of COVID-19 vaccine as of April 7, with 2,120 first doses, 1,570 second doses and 505 single doses.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of April 5, 2021

100 Years Ago - April 7, 1921 New owners -- The farm on the Lake Road owned by Plummer Green has been purchased by O.B. Porter.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of April 5, 2021

100 Years Ago - April 7, 1921 Real estate -- Quite a large transaction in real estate occurred recently when the large block on the corner of Main and Sweden Streets also known as the Holmes Block was purchased by H.O. Spencer and W.L. Collins.

The County Crossword Puzzle for April 7, 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.

Photographer, musician shares visions of Aroostook County at Wintergreen

The work of Janice Santos is being showcased this month at Wintergreen. She held an open house at the facility's First Friday Artwalk event April 2.

Bishop Deeley celebrates Mass of the Holy Oils in Caribou

Bishop Robert Deeley celebrated the Mass of the Holy Oils on March 31 in Caribou with priests, deacons and parishioners from northern and eastern Maine parishes. During the Mass, oils that will be used in the sacraments during the upcoming year were distributed to priests to take back to their communities.

Presque Isle company celebrates upgrade of LifeFlight helicopter fleet

MMG Insurance Company joined LifeFlight of Maine on March 30 at Northern Light AR Gould Hospital in Presque Isle to celebrate the upgrade to LifeFlight’s helicopter fleet with the addition of two new aircraft.

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.

Presque Isle Farmers Market gearing up for spring opening

It takes a lot of love to sustain a local farmers market. And as Deena Albert Parks talks about her eight-year journey with the Presque Isle Farmers Market, it all comes back to the basics of providing healthy local foods and products to the community.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of March 29, 2021

100 Years Ago - March 30, 1921 Business trip -- Alton Titcomb, prop. of the Houlton Ice and Coal Company, returned home Friday from a business trip to Boston where he attended a meeting of coal dealers.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of March 29, 2021

100 Years Ago - March 31, 1921 Meeting -- R.F. Flora and his wife returned last week from Waterville, where they attended a meeting of the proprietors of moving picture houses in Maine.

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