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Maine State Police Troop F Report, Sept. 6-12, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Sept. 6-12, including the following.

F.A. Peabody promotes Thornton to sales agent

Troy Heald, CIC, AINS, Northern Aroostook district manager for F.A. Peabody Insurance is pleased to announce the promotion of Leeann Thornton, ACSR, to sales agent for the Central Aroostook area. Thornton is originally from Indian Township and currently resides in Presque Isle.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Sept. 13-19, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Sept. 13-19, including the following.

Ireland selected as 2021 RISE Award recipient

Kaci Ireland, claims assistant manager at MMG Insurance, has been selected as a 2021 RISE Award recipient along with 30 other young insurance professionals across the country.

O’Connell named to St. Lawrence summer dean’s list

Emma O'Connell from Presque Isle has been named to St. Lawrence University's dean's list for achieving academic excellence during the summer 2021 semester.

Houlton man arrested for trafficking after police find meth and $18,000 in vehicle

A Houlton man has been arrested on drug trafficking charges after police seized 50 grams of methamphetamine and more than $18,000 in cash.

Market Pizza is newest dining destination in downtown Houlton

If the first month of business is any indication, southern Aroostook’s newest eatery has already carved out its slice of the food business pie.

Dr. Alexander to lead Walk with a Doc program on Sept. 28

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital will offer its last Walk with a Doc session for this year on Tuesday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to noon at Mantle Lake Park. This month’s featured guest will be Bruce Alexander, MD, a popular retired provider.

F.A. Peabody promotes Landry to commercial lines service agent

Mary Cray, CIC, Northern Penobscot district manager for F.A. Peabody Insurance is pleased to announce the promotion of Jaylene Landry, ACSR, CISR, to commercial lines service agent. Landry started working as a personal lines service agent in June, 2014, and subsequently earned her Accredited Customer Service Representative designation.

Presque Isle man sentenced for part on methamphetamine trafficking in northern Maine

Another person from Presque Isle has been sentenced in federal court for his part in a plan to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine throughout northern and central Maine.

Stand Down for vets to provide assistance

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Maine Vet Centers, Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services and community partners will hold a Stand Down for homeless Veterans from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, in Caribou.

Births at Houlton Regional Hospital – July – August, 2021

The following births were recorded recently at Houlton Regional Hospital.

Births at A.R. Gould Hospital, July 2021

The following births were recorded in July at A.R. Gould Hospital.

A bitterly divided Caribou council will survey the public on the new police station

Caribou residents will now be allowed to weigh in on a $9.9 million design for a new police station at the November elections, but the process of approving the referendum has torn the city council in half.

Presque Isle family bands together to open boutique

Those who step inside The Stone Flower Boutique, one of Presque Isle's newest businesses, will not only meet owner Stacey Walton but also many of the youngest budding entrepreneurs in the family.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of September 23, 2021

100 Years Ago - Sept. 22, 1921 Hospital campaign -- Caribou will soon begin a great campaign to secure $50,000 for the Cary Hospital, for which the late Dr. Jefferson Cary left $118,000.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of September 23, 2021

75 Years Ago - Sept. 19, 1946 Former Presque Isle priest became the first native Maine Bishop -- Father Daniel J. Feeney, who was pastor of the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin at Presque Isle, was consecrated auxiliary Bishop of Portland.

Teach your children well

It is so important for young children to learn about being kind, having empathy and showing compassion for our four-legged friends. It starts at home and it should start at a very early age. Loving and carry for pets is a commitment for the life of the pet, not for a few weeks or months until the novelty of a new pet wears off.

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