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County communities to decide on future of fire and EMS services

Surrounding towns now have until March 31 to decide whether to continue receiving services for a fee of $100 per capita -- as opposed to the former $11.50 per capita -- or to pay $500 per call with the possibility of longer wait times.

Hodgdon seamstresses make pillowcases for young cancer patients

Sometimes, something as simple as a colorful new pillowcase can help brighten the spirits of a youngster battling cancer.

Extension receives grant to recycle greenhouse plastic

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension has received $38,764 in a one-year State of Maine Department of Environmental Protection Waste Diversion Grant to develop a statewide pilot program to recycle agricultural greenhouse plastic.

Brewer receives MPA award at GHCA

Parker Brewer, a senior at Greater Houlton Christian Academy, has been selected to receive the 2020 Principal’s Award.

Births at Cary Medical Center, November 2019 to January 2020

The following births were recently announced at Cary Medical Center from Nov. 21, 2019, through Jan.6, 2020.

Higher state heat pump rebates to potentially benefit Aroostook homeowners

A new state initiative regarding rebates for heat pump purchases will benefit numerous people in Aroostook County looking to reduce home heating costs.

Woodland officials discuss meeting with other towns affected by EMS rate increase

Woodland officials have discussed holding one or more meetings with other towns affected by Caribou’s higher cost contracts for EMS and fire service to figure out how to negotiate what they consider a fairer deal.

Strong offense helps Presque Isle girls take down John Bapst

The Presque Isle girls basketball team beat John Bapst 52-42 at home on Monday, Jan. 20, in a game the Wildcats led throughout.

Caribou Viking wrestlers claim five victories

The Caribou wrestlers now have 15 dual meet victories this season after claiming three wins during a Jan. 18 event held at Penobscot Valley High School and two victories Jan. 15 at Lincoln.

County Faces: Bob Tweedie of Westfield

Bob Tweedie of Westfield has some advice for aging baby boomers: Stay active and learn from elders past and present.

Welcome to second session

I’m proud to say my colleagues and I have made a lot of progress on this issue last session, but we know that there is still more work to be done.

Making way for a new year in Mapleton

The Mapleton Lions Club thanks all who attended the New Year’s Eve dance to support club charities. The severe weather reduced attendance some for the event, but every partygoer enjoyed the music of Wally and the Virginian.

Viking girls victorious against Foxcroft Academy

The Caribou Viking girls won against Foxcroft Academy by 12 points during a Jan. 20 game, which ended with a score of 62-50.

Presque Isle Middle School Students of the Month

Presque Isle Middle School recently congratulated its Students of the Month for December 2019.

SAD 70 menu – Week of January 22, 2020

Breakfast is served with choice of cereal, assorted fruit juice and white or chocolate milk.

RSU 50 menu – Week of January 22, 2020

Choice of 1 percent white or fat-free chocolate milk; assorted fruit juice and fresh fruit.

SAD 29 menu – Week of January 22, 2020

Breakfast is served with multi-grain reduced-sugar cereal, Wowbutter/jelly, assorted fruit juice and 1% and skim milk.

Camaraderie and common goals

Since routes 1 and 161 converge in Caribou, our city is a gateway to other parts of Aroostook County and what happens here affects our neighbors.

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